Calceolaria glacialis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glacialis
ID:
580205
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 2: 143 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579537
Common Names
- Glacial Pouch Flower
- Glacial Pocketbook Flower
- Glacial Slipper Flower
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Calceolaria glacialis (also called 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 glacialis 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 glacialis has bright yellow flowers with red-purple spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Calceolaria glacialis 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 glacialis
Calceolaria glacialis is native to Chile and Argentina.
Calceolaria glacialis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calceolaria glacialis?
Calceolaria glacialis
What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria glacialis?
It is native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
What are the common names of Calceolaria glacialis?
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
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273733-2: 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].