Calceolaria andina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andina
ID:
579895
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 219 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579227
Common Names
- Andina calceolaria
- Calceolaria andina
- Andina slipper flower
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- Calceolaria andina andina [unknown]
Description
Calceolaria andina (also called Andean Lady's Slipper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Calceolariaceae family. It is native to South America. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calceolaria andina 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
The flower of Calceolaria andina is yellow and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Calceolaria andina is a perennial evergreen plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can be grown from seed in spring or summer, and can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Calceolaria andina
Calceolaria andina can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Calceolaria andina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calceolaria andina?
Calceolaria andina
What type of plant is Calceolaria andina?
It is a perennial flowering plant
Where is Calceolaria andina native to?
It is native to the Andes in Chile and Argentina
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41208-2: 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].