Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lanigera
ID:
580313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 65: 63 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579645



Common Names

  • Lanigera Slipper
  • Lanigera Pocketbook
  • Lanigera Lady's Slipper


Searching for Calceolaria lanigera? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Calceolaria lanigera (also called Woolly-stemmed 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 lanigera 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 lanigera is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Calceolaria lanigera? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria lanigera 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 lanigera

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

Calceolaria lanigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria lanigera?

Calceolaria lanigera

What is the common name of Calceolaria lanigera?

Woolly-Leaved Lady's Slipper

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria lanigera?

Calceolaria lanigera 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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:323826-2: 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].