Calceolaria melissifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melissifolia
ID:
580373
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 214 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579705
Common Names
- Honey-Scented Pouch Flower
- Honey-Scented Pocketbook Flower
- Honey-Scented Slipper Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calceolaria melissifolia (also called honey-scented calceolaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Chile. It has large, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in rocky, mountainous regions and is often found in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calceolaria melissifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calceolaria melissifolia sub. pseudoscabra (Edwin) MolauCalceolaria melissifolia sub. melissifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calceolaria melissifolia is yellow and tubular, with a curved spur at the back. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Calceolaria melissifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Calceolaria melissifolia
Calceolaria melissifolia is native to Peru and can be found in the wild in this country.
Calceolaria melissifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calceolaria melissifolia?
Calceolaria melissifolia
What is the common name of Calceolaria melissifolia?
Melissifolia Pocketbook Plant
What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria melissifolia?
Calceolaria melissifolia is native to the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina.
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800458-1: 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].