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Calceolaria heterophylla Ruiz & Pav.  
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FamilyCALCEOLARIACEAE
Genus speciesCalceolaria heterophylla Ruiz & Pav. 
BibliographyFl. Peruv. 1: 16 (1798)
Native Rangec. Peru (Huánuco)
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude2100-2500m
Descriptionleaves ovate, lobate, softly dentate, 4-9cm long, flowers reddish variegate, lower lip 2-3cm long, conspicuosly uncinate and revolute
Size10-40cm
Colorpale yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsFagelia heterophylla (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (PER Peru)
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