Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ruiz-lealii
ID:
580603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Descole & Borsini

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. Argent. 5: 76 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000579935

Common Names

  • Ruiz-Lealii Calceolaria
  • Calceolaria Ruiz-Lealii
  • Ruiz-Lealii

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Description

Calceolaria ruiz-lealii (also called Slipperwort, Slipper Flower, and Pocketbook Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Calceolariaceae. It is native to the Andes Mountains of South America and grows in moist, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria ruiz-lealii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calceolaria ruiz-lealii has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with a purple-brown center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria ruiz-lealii is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Calceolaria ruiz-lealii

Calceolaria ruiz-lealii is native to South America and can be found in wet, open areas.

Calceolaria ruiz-lealii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria ruiz-lealii?

Calceolaria ruiz-lealii

What is the common name of Calceolaria ruiz-lealii?

Ruiz-Leal's pocketbook

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria ruiz-lealii?

It is native to the Andes Mountains in Chile

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

Horacio Descole (1910-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Descole' in the authors string.
Olga Helena Borsini (1916-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borsini' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41629-2: 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].