Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
micans
ID:
580386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 4: 635 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579718



Common Names

  • Shining Pouch Flower
  • Shining Pocketbook Flower
  • Shining Slipper Flower


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Description

Calceolaria micans (also called shining calceolaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Chile. It has large, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in rocky, mountainous regions and is often found in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria micans is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calceolaria micans is yellow and tubular, with a curved spur at the back. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria micans is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Calceolaria micans

Calceolaria micans is native to Peru and can be found in the wild in this country.

Calceolaria micans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria micans?

Calceolaria micans

What is the common name of Calceolaria micans?

Micans Pocketbook Plant

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria micans?

Calceolaria micans is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru.

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:273768-2: 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].