Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tucumana
ID:
580723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Descole

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 8: 346 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580055



Common Names

  • Tucuman Calceolaria
  • Lady's Purse
  • Pocketbook Plant


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Description

Calceolaria tucumana (also called Tucuman 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 tucumana 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

The flower of Calceolaria tucumana is yellow and tubular in shape, with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria tucumana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Calceolaria tucumana

Calceolaria tucumana is native to South America and can be found in Argentina and Bolivia.

Calceolaria tucumana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria tucumana?

Calceolaria tucumana

What is the common name of Calceolaria tucumana?

Tucuman slipperwort

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria tucumana?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Andes

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

Horacio Descole (1910-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Descole' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41712-2: 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].