Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
763298

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 24: 116 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762631

Common Names

  • Caldesia Grandis
  • Grandis Caldesia
  • Large Caldesia

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Description

Caldesia grandis (also called 'Large Caldesia', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with long, narrow leaves and tall stems that bear yellow flowers. It is native to East Asia and is found in moist, shady areas. It is a popular choice for woodland gardens and borders.

Uses & Benefits

Caldesia grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the treatment of fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caldesia grandis is white or cream-colored with yellow or orange markings. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caldesia grandis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Caldesia grandis

Caldesia grandis can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Alismataceae family

Albidella nymphaeifolia, Albidella acanthocarpa, Albidella glandulosa, Albidella oligococca, Alisma bjorkqvistii, Alisma canaliculatum, Alisma gramineum, Alisma juzepczukii, Alisma lanceolatum, Alisma nanum, Alisma plantago-aquatica, Alisma rhicnocarpum, Alisma subcordatum, Alisma triviale, Alisma wahlenbergii, Alisma praecox, Alisma rariflorum, Alisma bjoerkqvistii, Astonia australiensis, Baldellia alpestris, Baldellia ranunculoides, Baldellia repens, Burnatia enneandra, Butomopsis latifolia, Caldesia grandis, Caldesia parnassifolia, Caldesia janaki-ammaliae, Caldesia plantago-aquatica, Damasonium alisma, Damasonium bourgaei, Damasonium californicum, Damasonium constrictum, Damasonium minus, Damasonium polyspermum, Echinodorus berteroi, Helanthium tenellum, Helanthium bolivianum, Helanthium zombiense, Hydrocleys martii, Hydrocleys mattogrossensis, Hydrocleys modesta, Hydrocleys nymphoides, Hydrocleys parviflora, Limnocharis laforestii, Limnocharis flava, Limnophyton obtusifolium, Limnophyton fluitans, Limnophyton angolense, Luronium natans, Ranalisma rostrata,

References

Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58292-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.