Calceolaria picta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
picta
ID:
580507
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 29: 34 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579839
Common Names
- Picta Slipper Flower
- Picta Lady's Slipper
- Picta Pocketbook Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calceolaria picta (also called Painted 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, variegated leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Calceolaria picta 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 picta 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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Calceolaria picta is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal pruning.
Where to Find Calceolaria picta
Calceolaria picta is native to the Andes mountains of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Calceolaria picta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calceolaria picta?
Calceolaria picta
What is the common name of Calceolaria picta?
Painted Pocketbook Plant
What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria picta?
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
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:323658-2: 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].