Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cuneiformis
ID:
580091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579423



Common Names

  • Lady's Slipper
  • Pouch Flower
  • Slipperwort


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Description

Calceolaria cuneiformis (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 cuneiformis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calceolaria cuneiformis sub. xerophila Molau
Calceolaria cuneiformis sub. cuneiformis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calceolaria cuneiformis 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 cuneiformis is an evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Calceolaria cuneiformis

Calceolaria cuneiformis can be found in Chile.

Calceolaria cuneiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria cuneiformis?

Calceolaria cuneiformis

What is the common name of Calceolaria cuneiformis?

Slipperwort

What is the family of Calceolaria cuneiformis?

Scrophulariaceae

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:273712-2: 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].