Calceolaria mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
580377
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 47 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579709
Common Names
- Mexican Pouch Flower
- Mexican Pocketbook Flower
- Mexican Slipper Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calceolaria mexicana (also called Mexican calceolaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. 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 mexicana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calceolaria mexicana sub. perijensis (Pennell) MolauCalceolaria mexicana sub. prostrata (Kraenzl.) Molau
Calceolaria mexicana sub. mexicana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calceolaria mexicana 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 mexicana 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 mexicana
Calceolaria mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in this country.
Calceolaria mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calceolaria mexicana?
Calceolaria mexicana
What is the common name of Calceolaria mexicana?
Mexicana Pocketbook Plant
What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria mexicana?
Calceolaria mexicana is native to Mexico and Central 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41487-2: 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].