Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
triandra
ID:
580694

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Vahl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 1: 181 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580026



Common Names

  • Lady's Slipper
  • Pouch Flower
  • Pocketbook Plant


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Synonyms

  • Boea triandra Pers. [unknown]

Description

Calceolaria triandra (also called Three-stamened Pocketbook, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with yellow flowers and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina, and is found in open grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria triandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calceolaria triandra has yellow and purple flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria triandra can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Once established, Calceolaria triandra should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Calceolaria triandra

Calceolaria triandra is found in the Andes Mountains in South America.

Calceolaria triandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria triandra?

Calceolaria triandra

What is the common name of Calceolaria triandra?

Three-Stamen Slipperwort

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria triandra?

Calceolaria triandra 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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800679-1: 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].