
Calceolariaceae FAMILY
Calceolaria andina
Calceolaria andina
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Calceolaria andina is a perennial plant with stems that become more or less woody and persist; it forms compact rosettes of leathery leaves and flowering stems, growing 10 - 50cm tall. The plant is a rich source of naphthoquinones, which are effective pesticides.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeS. America - Chile, Argentina.
HabitatAmongst dry rocks and on scree; at elevations from 800 - 2,700 metres.