Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
neglecta
ID:
580416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 4: 641 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579748



Common Names

  • Neglected Calceolaria
  • Neglected Pocketbook
  • Neglected Lady's Slipper


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Description

Calceolaria neglecta (also called Pouch Flower, Lady's Purse, and Pocketbook Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has hairy, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers with a pouch-like structure. It is found in high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria neglecta is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used medicinally, as it has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calceolaria neglecta is yellow with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are hairy and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria neglecta is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by cuttings taken in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Calceolaria neglecta

Calceolaria neglecta is native to the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina.

Calceolaria neglecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria neglecta?

Calceolaria neglecta

What is the common name of Calceolaria neglecta?

Neglected Lady's Slipper

What type of plant is Calceolaria neglecta?

Herbaceous perennial

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:273775-2: 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].