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Calceolaria pennellii Descole & Borsini  
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FamilyCALCEOLARIACEAE
Genus speciesCalceolaria pennellii Descole & Borsini 
BibliographyLilloa 27: 91 (1955)
Native Ranges. Chile to s. Argentina
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude2000-2500m
Descriptionleaves elliptic to ovate, glandular pubescent, flowers with ventricose, spherical lower lip, 20-25mm broad
Size5-10cm
Colorbright yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (AGS Argentina South, CLS Chile South)
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