Status:
valid
Authors:
Pennell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 103: 177 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579286
Common Names
- Belophora Calceolaria
- Belophora Lady's Purse
- Belophora Pocketbook Plant
Description
Calceolaria belophora (also called Slipper Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers with a pouch-like shape. It is found in rocky, mountainous areas, often growing in crevices or on cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Calceolaria belophora is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower arrangements. It is also used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calceolaria belophora is yellow, with a long, tubular shape. The seed is small, black and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calceolaria belophora is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Calceolaria belophora
Calceolaria belophora is native to the Andes mountains in South America, particularly in Peru and Bolivia.
Calceolaria belophora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calceolaria belophora?
Calceolaria belophora
What type of plant is Calceolaria belophora?
It is a perennial flowering plant
Where is Calceolaria belophora native to?
It is native to the Andes in Chile and Argentina
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41238-2: 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].