Calceolaria caleuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caleuana
ID:
746937
Status:
valid
Authors:
Muñoz-Schick & A.Moreira
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 66: 279 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746270
Common Names
- Calceolaria caleuana
- Caleuana Calceolaria
- Calceolaria
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Calceolaria caleuana (also called Caleu Calceolaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Calceolariaceae family. It is native to Chile and is found in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Calceolaria caleuana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calceolaria caleuana has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are short and thin with multiple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calceolaria caleuana is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Calceolaria caleuana
Calceolaria caleuana can be found in the tropical regions of South and Central America.
Calceolaria caleuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calceolaria caleuana?
Calceolaria caleuana
What is the common name of Calceolaria caleuana?
Caleuana
What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria caleuana?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
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
Mélica Muñoz-Schick (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muñoz-Schick' in the authors string.
Andrés Moreira-Muñoz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Moreira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105355-1: 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].