Genus Calceolaria
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Shrubs make up the vast majority of the genus Calceolaria, a member of the Calceolariaceae family, which comprises 352 taxa. It is native to North America, South America, and Antarctic. It is primarily associated with subtropical and temperate climate conditions.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 352 taxa (270 base species, 82 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: South America (351), North America (8), Antarctic (3)
- Primary Climates: Subtropical (196), Temperate (55), Wet Tropical (51)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (264), Herbaceous Perennials (43), Annuals & Biennials (20), Trees (2)
352 taxa found