Jovellana punctata, or the teacup flower, is a perennial species of flowering plant in the family Calceolariaceae. It is native to central Chile.[2][3][4]
This species is believed to have diverged from its New Zealand counterparts approximately 4.1Mya. It then diverged from Jovellana violacea about 1.0Mya.[5]
Jovellana punctata is a semi-evergreen plant that has red stems with toothed, bright green leaves.[3]
Its flowers are white, light pink or light lilac and can grow up to be 1.5m tall and can spread 0.6m.[3][4]
It is said to have a minty-spicy fragrance.[4][6]
This plant can be propagated with stem tip cuttings.[3]
It prefers to grow in loamless, fertile soil under direct sunlight. It should be watered regularly.[3]
This species is said to grow well with Jovellana violacea, a closely related species.[4]
Jovellana punctata, or the teacup flower, is a perennial species of flowering plant in the family Calceolariaceae. It is native to central Chile.
