Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
conocarpa
ID:
580059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 97: 172 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579391

Common Names

  • Lady's Slipper
  • Pouch Flower
  • Slipperwort

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Synonyms

  • Calceolaria chelidionoides gibbiformis López Guillén [unknown]

Description

Calceolaria conocarpa (also called Slipperwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is native to Chile, and is found in a variety of habitats, including rocky and sandy soils, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria conocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calceolaria conocarpa is yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria conocarpa is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by taking cuttings from the stem or by dividing the plant in spring. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Calceolaria conocarpa

Calceolaria conocarpa is found in Ecuador and Peru.

Calceolaria conocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria conocarpa?

Calceolaria conocarpa

What is the common name of Calceolaria conocarpa?

Conocarp Slipperwort

Where is Calceolaria conocarpa 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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41289-2: 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].