Calceolaria inflexa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inflexa
ID:
580280
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 1: 16 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579612
Common Names
- Inflexa Slipper
- Inflexa Pocketbook
- Inflexa Lady's Slipper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Calceolaria inflexa inflexa [unknown]
Description
Calceolaria inflexa (also called Flexible Lady's Slipper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Calceolariaceae family. It is native to Chile. It grows in moist, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calceolaria inflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calceolaria inflexa is yellow with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Calceolaria inflexa 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 inflexa
Calceolaria inflexa can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America.
Calceolaria inflexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calceolaria inflexa?
Calceolaria inflexa
What are the common names of Calceolaria inflexa?
Common names of Calceolaria inflexa include slipperwort, pocketbook plant, and lady's purse
What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria inflexa?
Calceolaria inflexa 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
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273752-2: 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].