Calceolaria inamoena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inamoena
ID:
580273
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 257C: 89 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579605
Common Names
- Inamoena Slipper
- Inamoena Pocketbook
- Inamoena Lady's Slipper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calceolaria inamoena (also called Slipperwort, Pocketbook Plant, and Lady's Purse, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has bright yellow flowers with a pouch-like shape and long, thin leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as mountain forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Calceolaria inamoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calceolaria inamoena sub. millefoliata (Kraenzl.) MolauCalceolaria inamoena sub. inamoena
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calceolaria inamoena is yellow with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Calceolaria inamoena is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Calceolaria inamoena
Calceolaria inamoena can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America, from Venezuela to Bolivia.
Calceolaria inamoena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calceolaria inamoena?
Calceolaria inamoena
What is the common name of Calceolaria inamoena?
Beautiful pocketbook plant
What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria inamoena?
It is native to the Andes of Peru and Ecuador
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
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41421-2: 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].