Calceolaria sericea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
580633
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pennell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 103: 124 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579965
Common Names
- Sericea Calceolaria
- Silky Calceolaria
- Silky Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calceolaria sericea (also called Silky Pocketbook Flower, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has a rosette of leaves and produces yellow, orange, or red flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Calceolaria sericea 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 sericea is yellow with a purple center. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calceolaria sericea 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 sericea
Calceolaria sericea can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Calceolaria sericea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calceolaria sericea?
Calceolaria sericea
What is the common name of Calceolaria sericea?
Silky Lady's Slipper
What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria sericea?
It is found in moist meadows and open woods in 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
Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41648-2: 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].