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
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.
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
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].