Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
polyclada
ID:
580528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 1: 105 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579860



Common Names

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


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Description

Calceolaria polyclada (also called Lady's Purse, Pocketbook Plant, and Slipper Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow or orange flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria polyclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calceolaria polyclada has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria polyclada 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 polyclada

Calceolaria polyclada can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Calceolaria polyclada FAQ

What is the common name of Calceolaria polyclada?

Many-branched Lady's Slipper

What is the scientific name of Many-branched Lady's Slipper?

Calceolaria polyclada

What is the native range of Calceolaria polyclada?

South America

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:273786-2: 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].