Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
flosparva
ID:
580175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edwin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 380 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579507



Common Names

  • Small-flowered Calceolaria
  • Small-flowered Pocketbook
  • Small-flowered Lady's Slipper


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Description

Calceolaria flosparva (also called Dwarf 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 flosparva is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used 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 flosparva is yellow, tubular in shape and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria flosparva is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Chile. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Calceolaria flosparva

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

Calceolaria flosparva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria flosparva?

Calceolaria flosparva

What is the common name of Calceolaria flosparva?

Small-Flowered Lady's Slipper

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria flosparva?

It is native to the Andes Mountains in 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

Gabriel Edwin (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edwin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41361-2: 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].