Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
fusca
ID:
580194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 103: 132 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579526



Common Names

  • Brown Pouch Flower
  • Brown Pocketbook Flower
  • Brown Slipper Flower


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Description

Calceolaria fusca (also called Lady's Purse, Pocketbook Flower, and Slipper Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Calceolariaceae. It is native to Chile and Argentina, and is found in moist, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria fusca 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 fusca 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 fusca is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted and then transplant them into the garden.

Where to Find Calceolaria fusca

Calceolaria fusca is native to Chile and Argentina.

Calceolaria fusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria fusca?

Calceolaria fusca

What is the common name of Calceolaria fusca?

Brown Lady's Slipper

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria fusca?

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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41373-2: 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].