Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
crassa
ID:
580076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 4: 632 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579408



Common Names

  • Lady's Slipper
  • Pouch Flower
  • Slipperwort


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Description

Calceolaria crassa (also called Lady's Purse, Pocketbook Plant, and Slipper Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a woody base and a rosette of leaves. It is native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador, and grows in moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria crassa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calceolaria crassa is yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria crassa is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by taking cuttings from the stem or by dividing the plant in spring. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Calceolaria crassa

Calceolaria crassa is found in Ecuador and Peru.

Calceolaria crassa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria crassa?

Calceolaria crassa

What is the common name of Calceolaria crassa?

Thick pocketbook

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria crassa?

It is native to the Andes Mountains of 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

Ulf Molau (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273709-2: 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].