Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ericoides
ID:
580142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juss. ex Vahl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 1: 190 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579474

Common Names

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

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Description

Calceolaria ericoides (also called Slipperwort, Pocketbook Plant, and Lady's Purse, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and produces yellow flowers. It is found in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria ericoides 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calceolaria ericoides sub. ericoides
Calceolaria ericoides sub. peruviana Molau

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calceolaria ericoides is a yellow-orange, tubular bloom with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria ericoides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot filled with moist soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a pot filled with moist soil.

Where to Find Calceolaria ericoides

Calceolaria ericoides can be found in the Andes mountains in South America.

Calceolaria ericoides FAQ

What is the common name of Calceolaria ericoides?

Ericoides Slipperwort

What is the natural range of Calceolaria ericoides?

Southern Mexico to northern South America

What is the average height of Calceolaria ericoides?

6-10 inches

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800293-1: 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].