Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
579997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 4: 653 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579329

Common Names

  • Lady's Slipper
  • Pocketbook Plant
  • Pouch Flower

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Description

Calceolaria caespitosa (also called Tufted Slipper Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Chile and Argentina. It has yellow and purple flowers and grows in rocky areas and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria caespitosa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has bright pink flowers and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. It is also used as an edible plant, with its leaves and flowers being used in salads and other dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calceolaria caespitosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria caespitosa is an evergreen perennial native to Chile. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed sowing in the spring or summer. The seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Calceolaria caespitosa

Calceolaria caespitosa is native to South America. It is found in the wet forests of the region.

Calceolaria caespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria caespitosa?

Calceolaria caespitosa

What is the common name of Calceolaria caespitosa?

Tufted pocketbook

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria caespitosa?

It is native to the Andes Mountains of 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

Ulf Molau (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273699-2: 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].