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Calceolaria arachnoidea

a perennial member of the Calceolaria genus in the family Scrophulariaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.5 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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Astringent[3].

Material uses

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The source of a red dye[3].

Environment

Range
S. America - Chile.
Habitat
Not known
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 9+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. Division in spring.

Cultivation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

It requires abundant moisture in the summer and a dry winter[1]. Plants can be grown outdoors in the very mildest areas of the country[1].

References

  1. Taylor. J. The Milder Garden. Dent 1990-00-00

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  2. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

  3. Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974-00-00 ISBN 0094579202

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