Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
calycina
ID:
580003

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 211 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579335

Common Names

  • Calycina Lady's Slipper
  • Calycina Pocketbook Plant
  • Calycina Pouch Flower

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Description

Calceolaria calycina (also called Cup-shaped 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 calycina 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 calycina 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 calycina is a small perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Calceolaria calycina

Calceolaria calycina is native to Chile and Argentina and can be found in the wild in these countries.

Calceolaria calycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria calycina?

Calceolaria calycina

What is the common name of Calceolaria calycina?

Slender Slipperwort

Where is Calceolaria calycina native to?

Chile

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800210-1: 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].