Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
microbefaria
ID:
580388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 22: 193 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579720



Common Names

  • Microbefaria Pouch Flower
  • Microbefaria Pocketbook Flower
  • Microbefaria Slipper Flower


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria microbefaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calceolaria microbefaria sub. fruticosa (Pennell) Molau
Calceolaria microbefaria sub. tatamana (Pennell) Molau
Calceolaria microbefaria sub. microbefaria

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calceolaria microbefaria 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 microbefaria 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 microbefaria

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

Calceolaria microbefaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria microbefaria?

Calceolaria microbefaria

What is the common name of Calceolaria microbefaria?

Microbefaria Pocketbook Plant

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria microbefaria?

Calceolaria microbefaria 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

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:41493-2: 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].