Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lehmanniana
ID:
580325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 1: 100 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579657



Common Names

  • Lehmann's Lady's Slipper
  • Lehmann's Pocketbook
  • Lehmann's Slipper Flower


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Description

Calceolaria lehmanniana (also called Slipperwort, Pocketbook Plant, and Lady's Purse, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has bright yellow flowers with a pouch-like shape and long, thin leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as mountain forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria lehmanniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The flowers are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calceolaria lehmanniana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria lehmanniana 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 lehmanniana

Calceolaria lehmanniana is native to Chile and can be found in the wild in this country.

Calceolaria lehmanniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria lehmanniana?

Calceolaria lehmanniana

What is the common name of Calceolaria lehmanniana?

Lehmann's Lady's Slipper

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria lehmanniana?

Calceolaria lehmanniana 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

Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41453-2: 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].