Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
laevis
ID:
580300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 4: 637 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579632



Common Names

  • Laevis Slipper
  • Laevis Pocketbook
  • Laevis Lady's Slipper


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Description

Calceolaria laevis (also called Smooth Lady's Slipper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Calceolariaceae family. It is native to Chile. It grows in moist, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calceolaria laevis 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 laevis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Calceolaria laevis

Calceolaria laevis can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America.

Calceolaria laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria laevis?

Calceolaria laevis

What is the common name of Calceolaria laevis?

Smooth Lady's Slipper

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria laevis?

Calceolaria laevis is native to Chile and Argentina.

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

Ulf Molau (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273755-2: 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].