Calceolaria purpurascens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
580552
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sodiro) Molau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 1: 497 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579884
Common Names
- Purple Lady's Slipper
- Purple Pocketbook Plant
- Purple Slipperwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calceolaria purpurascens (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 purpurascens 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 purpurascens is yellow or orange in color, with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Calceolaria purpurascens is a perennial shrub native to Chile. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and should be grown in well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Calceolaria purpurascens
Calceolaria purpurascens can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Calceolaria purpurascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calceolaria purpurascens?
Calceolaria purpurascens
What is the common name of Calceolaria purpurascens?
Purple Pocketbook Plant
What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria purpurascens?
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
Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
Ulf Molau (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41596-2: 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].