Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
stellariifolia
ID:
580660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile 2: 70 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579992



Common Names

  • Lady's Slipper
  • Pouch Flower
  • Pocketbook Plant


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Description

Calceolaria stellariifolia (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 stellariifolia 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

The flower of Calceolaria stellariifolia is yellow and tubular, with a short spur. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria stellariifolia 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 stellariifolia

Calceolaria stellariifolia is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

Calceolaria stellariifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria stellariifolia?

Calceolaria stellariifolia

What is the common name of Calceolaria stellariifolia?

Star-leaved pocketbook

What type of plant is Calceolaria stellariifolia?

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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41667-2: 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].