Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
alba
ID:
579881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 1: 19 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579213



Common Names

  • Alba calceolaria
  • Calceolaria alba
  • Alba slipper flower


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Description

Calceolaria alba (also called Alba Calceolaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calceolaria alba has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria alba is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season. It is best to prune the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Calceolaria alba

Calceolaria alba can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Calceolaria alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria alba?

Calceolaria alba

What is the common name of Calceolaria alba?

White Lady's Slipper

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria alba?

Dry open woodlands

Species in the Calceolaria genus

Calceolaria oxapampensis, Calceolaria aconcaguina, Calceolaria adenanthera, Calceolaria adenocalyx, Calceolaria aiseniana, Calceolaria ajugoides, Calceolaria alata, Calceolaria alba, Calceolaria albotomentosa, Calceolaria amoena, Calceolaria andina, Calceolaria angustiflora, Calceolaria angustifolia, Calceolaria anisanthera, Calceolaria annua, Calceolaria aperta, Calceolaria aquatica, Calceolaria arachnoidea, Calceolaria arbuscula, Calceolaria argentea, Calceolaria ascendens, Calceolaria asperula, Calceolaria atahualpae, Calceolaria auriculata, Calceolaria australis, Calceolaria ballotifolia, Calceolaria barbata, Calceolaria bartsiifolia, Calceolaria belophora, Calceolaria bentae, Calceolaria bicolor, Calceolaria bicrenata, Calceolaria biflora, Calceolaria bogotensis, Calceolaria boliviana, Calceolaria brachiata, Calceolaria brunellifolia, Calceolaria buchtieniana, Calceolaria bullata, Calceolaria caespitosa, Calceolaria cajabambae, Calceolaria calycina, Calceolaria campanae, Calceolaria cana, Calceolaria cataractarum, Calceolaria cavanillesii, Calceolaria chaetostemon, Calceolaria chelidonioides, Calceolaria chrysosphaera, Calceolaria collina,

Species in the Calceolariaceae family

Calceolaria oxapampensis, Calceolaria aconcaguina, Calceolaria adenanthera, Calceolaria adenocalyx, Calceolaria aiseniana, Calceolaria ajugoides, Calceolaria alata, Calceolaria alba, Calceolaria albotomentosa, Calceolaria amoena, Calceolaria andina, Calceolaria angustiflora, Calceolaria angustifolia, Calceolaria anisanthera, Calceolaria annua, Calceolaria aperta, Calceolaria aquatica, Calceolaria arachnoidea, Calceolaria arbuscula, Calceolaria argentea, Calceolaria ascendens, Calceolaria asperula, Calceolaria atahualpae, Calceolaria auriculata, Calceolaria australis, Calceolaria ballotifolia, Calceolaria barbata, Calceolaria bartsiifolia, Calceolaria belophora, Calceolaria bentae, Calceolaria bicolor, Calceolaria bicrenata, Calceolaria biflora, Calceolaria bogotensis, Calceolaria boliviana, Calceolaria brachiata, Calceolaria brunellifolia, Calceolaria buchtieniana, Calceolaria bullata, Calceolaria caespitosa, Calceolaria cajabambae, Calceolaria calycina, Calceolaria campanae, Calceolaria cana, Calceolaria cataractarum, Calceolaria cavanillesii, Calceolaria chaetostemon, Calceolaria chelidonioides, Calceolaria chrysosphaera, Calceolaria collina,

References

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41200-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].