Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
incarum
ID:
580279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 1: 103 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579611

Common Names

  • Incarum Slipper
  • Incarum Pocketbook
  • Incarum Lady's Slipper

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Description

Calceolaria incarum (also called Inca Lady's Slipper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Calceolariaceae family. It is native to Peru. It grows in moist, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria incarum 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 incarum sub. incarum
Calceolaria incarum sub. sanchezii Molau

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calceolaria incarum is yellow with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria incarum 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 incarum

Calceolaria incarum can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America.

Calceolaria incarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria incarum?

Calceolaria incarum

What are the common names of Calceolaria incarum?

Common names of Calceolaria incarum include slipperwort, pocketbook plant, and lady's purse

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria incarum?

Calceolaria incarum is native to the Andes Mountains of South America

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:41424-2: 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].