Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lojensis
ID:
580345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 103: 170 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579677



Common Names

  • Lojensis Calceolaria
  • Lojensis Lady's Slipper
  • Lojensis Pocketbook


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Description

Calceolaria lojensis (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 lojensis is a popular ornamental plant, used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calceolaria lojensis is yellow in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria lojensis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is also self-seeding and can spread easily.

Where to Find Calceolaria lojensis

Calceolaria lojensis is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Calceolaria lojensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria lojensis?

Calceolaria lojensis

What are the common names of Calceolaria lojensis?

Common names of Calceolaria lojensis include slipperwort, pocketbook plant, and lady's purse

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria lojensis?

Calceolaria lojensis is native to the Andes Mountains of South America

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:41464-2: 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].