Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
phaceliifolia
ID:
580504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edwin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 390 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579836



Common Names

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


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Description

Calceolaria phaceliifolia (also called Phacelia-leaved 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, phacelia-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria phaceliifolia 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

The flower of Calceolaria phaceliifolia is yellow and tubular, with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria phaceliifolia 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 phaceliifolia

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

Calceolaria phaceliifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria phaceliifolia?

Calceolaria phaceliifolia

What is the common name of Calceolaria phaceliifolia?

Phacelia-Leaf Pocketbook Plant

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria phaceliifolia?

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

Gabriel Edwin (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edwin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41562-2: 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].