Calceolaria aconcaguina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aconcaguina
ID:
579868
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 91: 150 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579200
Common Names
- Aconcaguina calceolaria
- Calceolaria aconcaguina
- Aconcaguina slipper flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calceolaria aconcaguina (also called Aconcaguina Calceolaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calceolaria aconcaguina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make herbal teas and for natural dyeing.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calceolaria aconcaguina is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.
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Calceolaria aconcaguina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season. It is best to prune the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Calceolaria aconcaguina
Calceolaria aconcaguina is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Calceolaria aconcaguina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calceolaria aconcaguina?
Calceolaria aconcaguina
What type of plant is Calceolaria aconcaguina?
It is a flowering plant
Where is Calceolaria aconcaguina native to?
It is native to 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
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41189-2: 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].