Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
580227

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 103: 179 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579559



Common Names

  • Large-flowered Lady's Purse
  • Large-flowered Slipper Flower
  • Large-flowered Purse Flower


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Description

Calceolaria grandiflora (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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora

Calceolaria grandiflora is native to Peru and can be found in the wild in this country.

Calceolaria grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria grandiflora?

Calceolaria grandiflora

What is the common name of Calceolaria grandiflora?

Large-flowered Calceolaria

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria grandiflora?

It is native to South America and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

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:41391-2: 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].