Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
myriophylla
ID:
580409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 257C: 88 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579741

Common Names

  • Myriophylla Pouch Flower
  • Myriophylla Pocketbook Flower
  • Myriophylla Slipper Flower

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Description

Calceolaria myriophylla (also called Pouch Flower, Lady's Purse, and Pocketbook Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has hairy, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers with a pouch-like structure. It is found in high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria myriophylla is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used medicinally, as it has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calceolaria myriophylla is yellow with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are hairy and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria myriophylla is a perennial shrub native to Chile. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and should be grown in well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Calceolaria myriophylla

Calceolaria myriophylla is native to South America. It is found in the wet forests of the region.

Calceolaria myriophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria myriophylla?

Calceolaria myriophylla

What is the common name of Calceolaria myriophylla?

Many-leaved Lady's Slipper

What type of plant is Calceolaria myriophylla?

Herbaceous perennial

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:273773-2: 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].