Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sparsiflora
ID:
580649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 228 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579981



Common Names

  • Lady's Slipper
  • Pouch Flower
  • Pocketbook Plant


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Description

Calceolaria sparsiflora (also called Slipperwort, Slipper Flower, and Pocketbook Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Calceolariaceae. It is native to the Andes Mountains of South America and grows in moist, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria sparsiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calceolaria sparsiflora has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria sparsiflora is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is native to the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Calceolaria sparsiflora

Calceolaria sparsiflora can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Calceolaria sparsiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria sparsiflora?

Calceolaria sparsiflora

What is the common name of Calceolaria sparsiflora?

Sparse-flowered pocketbook

What type of plant is Calceolaria sparsiflora?

Perennial

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

Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273804-2: 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].