Caiophora scarlatina
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NameCaiophora scarlatina
Scientific NameCaiophora scarlatina Urb. & Gilg
Plant FamilyLoasaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Peru, specifically collected from the Puno Department, Sandia Province, along the road from Cuyocuyo passing Banos de Cuyocuyo on an old Inca trail. It thrives at an elevation of 3550 meters, growing in chinks of rocks where humus has accumulated.
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Cultivation NotesThis species prefers high-altitude environments, specifically rocky crevices with accumulated humus, mimicking its natural habitat in the Peruvian Andes. Cultivation from seeds is possible.
Rarityuncommon
Description
An erect plant reaching up to 80 cm in height, characterized by orange flowers that are 5 to 8 merous. Its flowers feature white nectar scales with two filaments, tipped with yellow-red. The fruit is not twisted, and the petals are sparsely keeled.
