Calceolaria nivalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivalis
ID:
580421
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 381 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579753
Common Names
- Snowy Calceolaria
- Snowy Pocketbook
- Snowy Lady's Slipper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calceolaria nivalis (also called Snowy Lady's Purse, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are yellow or orange. It grows in moist soils in open areas, such as meadows, grasslands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calceolaria nivalis 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calceolaria nivalis sub. cerasifolia (Benth.) MolauCalceolaria nivalis sub. nivalis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calceolaria nivalis 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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Calceolaria nivalis is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by cuttings taken in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not as reliable.
Where to Find Calceolaria nivalis
Calceolaria nivalis is native to the high Andes mountains of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Calceolaria nivalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calceolaria nivalis?
Calceolaria nivalis
What type of plant is Calceolaria nivalis?
It is a flowering plant.
Where is Calceolaria nivalis native to?
It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41511-2: 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].