Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
helianthemoides
ID:
580238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 387 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579570



Common Names

  • Sunrose Lady's Purse
  • Sunrose Slipper Flower
  • Sunrose Purse Flower


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Description

Calceolaria helianthemoides (also called Sunrose Lady's Purse, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are yellow or orange. It grows in moist soils in open areas, such as meadows, grasslands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria helianthemoides is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a houseplant or in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calceolaria helianthemoides has yellow flowers with a white center, small black seeds, and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria helianthemoides is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by taking cuttings in summer. It is best to water the plants regularly and to fertilize them with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Calceolaria helianthemoides

Calceolaria helianthemoides can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America, from Venezuela to Bolivia.

Calceolaria helianthemoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria helianthemoides?

Calceolaria helianthemoides

What is the common name of Calceolaria helianthemoides?

Sunrose slipperwort

What type of plant is Calceolaria helianthemoides?

Annual

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41399-2: 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].