Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
fulva
ID:
580190

Status:
valid

Authors:
Witasek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 56: 16 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579522



Common Names

  • Pouch Flower
  • Pocketbook Flower
  • Slipper Flower


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Description

Calceolaria fulva (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 fulva 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

Calceolaria fulva has bright yellow flowers with red-purple spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria fulva 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 fulva

Calceolaria fulva is native to Chile and Argentina.

Calceolaria fulva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria fulva?

Calceolaria fulva

What is the common name of Calceolaria fulva?

Yellow Lady's Slipper

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria fulva?

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

Johanna A. Witasek (1865-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Witasek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41369-2: 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].