Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
paralia
ID:
580467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Icon. 5: 29 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579799

Common Names

  • Lady's Slipper
  • Pouch Flower
  • Pocketbook Plant

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Description

Calceolaria paralia (also called Slipperwort, Lady's Purse, and Pocketbook Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Chile. It grows up to 30 cm in height and has yellow flowers with a pocket-shaped calyx. It grows in moist, shady places in the temperate forests of Chile.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria paralia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Calceolaria paralia has yellow flowers with a five-lobed corolla. Seed: Calceolaria paralia has small, black, glossy seeds. Seedlings: Calceolaria paralia seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria paralia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Calceolaria paralia

Calceolaria paralia can be found in the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina.

Calceolaria paralia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria paralia?

Calceolaria paralia

What is the common name of Calceolaria paralia?

Paralia Lady's Slipper

What type of plant is Calceolaria paralia?

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

Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41537-2: 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].