Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
perfoliata
ID:
580492

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 86 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579824



Common Names

  • Perfoliata Slipper Flower
  • Perfoliata Lady's Slipper
  • Perfoliata Pocketbook Plant


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Description

Calceolaria perfoliata (also called Perfoliate Slipperwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist areas, such as along streams and in wet meadows, and is characterized by its yellow flowers and small, perfoliate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria perfoliata is used as an ornamental plant for its bright yellow flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Calceolaria perfoliata has yellow flowers with a five-lobed corolla. Seed: Calceolaria perfoliata has small, black, glossy seeds. Seedlings: Calceolaria perfoliata seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria perfoliata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Calceolaria perfoliata

Calceolaria perfoliata is native to the Andes mountains of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Calceolaria perfoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria perfoliata?

Calceolaria perfoliata

What is the common name of Calceolaria perfoliata?

Perfoliate Pocketbook Plant

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria perfoliata?

It is native to the Andes Mountains in 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

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800535-1: 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].