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Jovellana punctata

Jovellana punctata Ruiz & Pav.
Jovellana punctata
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Jovellana punctata, known as the teacup flower, is a perennial flowering plant in the Calceolariaceae family. It is native to central Chile and was first described by Ruiz & Pav. in 1798.

Description

Jovellana punctata is a member of the Calceolariaceae family and belongs to the genus Jovellana. This perennial plant is indigenous to central Chile. It was formally published in 1798 under the scientific name Jovellana punctata by Ruiz & Pav.

Distribution

Chile Central

Synonyms

Boea punctataCalceolaria punctataCalceolaria puncticulataFagelia punctataJovellana punctata var. coeruleaCalceolaria punctata var. puncticulata

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