Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
frondosa
ID:
580182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 47: 67 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579514



Common Names

  • Shrubby Calceolaria
  • Shrubby Pocketbook
  • Shrubby Lady's Slipper


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Description

Calceolaria frondosa (also called Frondose 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 frondosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and extracts, which are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calceolaria frondosa 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 frondosa 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 frondosa

Calceolaria frondosa is native to Chile and Argentina.

Calceolaria frondosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria frondosa?

Calceolaria frondosa

What is the common name of Calceolaria frondosa?

Fern-Like Lady's Slipper

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria frondosa?

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

Ulf Molau (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273731-2: 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].