Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
extensa
ID:
580150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 214 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579482



Common Names

  • Lady's Slipper
  • Pouch Flower
  • Slipperwort


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Description

Calceolaria extensa (also called Extended Lady's Purse, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Calceolariaceae. It is native to the temperate regions of South America, and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites. It is an herbaceous perennial with a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria extensa is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with bright yellow flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calceolaria extensa is a yellow-orange, tubular bloom with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria extensa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot filled with moist soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a pot filled with moist soil.

Where to Find Calceolaria extensa

Calceolaria extensa can be found in the Andes mountains in South America.

Calceolaria extensa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria extensa?

Calceolaria extensa

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria extensa?

It is native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

What are the common names of Calceolaria extensa?

It is commonly known as the 'Purse Flower' or 'Pocketbook Plant'

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:800301-1: 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].