Calceolaria ramosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosa
ID:
580564
Status:
valid
Authors:
Molau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 4: 645 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579896
Common Names
- Branched Lady's Slipper
- Branched Pocketbook Plant
- Branched Slipperwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calceolaria ramosa (also called Branched Lady's Slipper, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb. It is native to Chile and Argentina. It is found in open, rocky areas and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calceolaria ramosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is attractive to bees and butterflies and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calceolaria ramosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calceolaria ramosa is a small perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Calceolaria ramosa
Calceolaria ramosa can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Calceolaria ramosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calceolaria ramosa?
Calceolaria ramosa
What is the common name of Calceolaria ramosa?
Branching slipperwort
What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria ramosa?
Calceolaria ramosa is native to the Andes Mountains of 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
Ulf Molau (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273791-2: 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].