Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
volckmannii
ID:
580763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 33: 218 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580095

Common Names

  • Volckmann's Calceolaria
  • Lady's Purse
  • Pocketbook Plant

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Description

Calceolaria volckmannii (also called Volckmann's Pocketbook Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is a small shrub native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calceolaria volckmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, bell-shaped with a spur at the base. Seed: small, black and round. Seedlings: oval-shaped, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calceolaria volckmannii is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is also possible to divide the clumps of plants in the spring.

Where to Find Calceolaria volckmannii

Calceolaria volckmannii is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.

Calceolaria volckmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calceolaria volckmannii?

Calceolaria volckmannii

What is the common name of Calceolaria volckmannii?

Volckmann's Slipperwort

What is the natural habitat of Calceolaria volckmannii?

Calceolaria volckmannii 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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:41737-2: 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].