Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
chrysosphaera
ID:
580036

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 97: 156 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579368



Common Names

  • Chrysosphaera Lady's Slipper
  • Chrysosphaera Pocketbook Plant
  • Chrysosphaera Pouch Flower


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Description

Calceolaria chrysosphaera (also called Slipperwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is native to Chile, and is found in a variety of habitats, including rocky and sandy soils, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria chrysosphaera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calceolaria chrysosphaera is yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria chrysosphaera is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be grown from seed, sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Calceolaria chrysosphaera

Calceolaria chrysosphaera is found in Ecuador.

Calceolaria chrysosphaera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria chrysosphaera?

Calceolaria chrysosphaera

What is the common name of Calceolaria chrysosphaera?

Slipperwort

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria chrysosphaera?

Grasslands and scrublands of Peru

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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41279-2: 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].