Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
quitoensis
ID:
580561

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 103: 105 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579893

Common Names

  • Quitoensis Lady's Slipper
  • Quitoensis Pocketbook Plant
  • Quitoensis Slipperwort

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Description

Calceolaria quitoensis (also called Lady's Purse, Pocketbook Plant, and Slipper Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow or orange flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria quitoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is attractive to bees and butterflies and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calceolaria quitoensis is yellow or orange in color, with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria quitoensis 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 quitoensis

Calceolaria quitoensis can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Calceolaria quitoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria quitoensis?

Calceolaria quitoensis

What is the common name of Calceolaria quitoensis?

Quito slipperwort

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria quitoensis?

Calceolaria quitoensis is native to the Andes Mountains of South 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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41603-2: 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].