Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
luzuliformis
ID:
344274

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17(1): 44 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343606



Common Names

  • Calyptrocarya luzuliformis
  • Woodrush-Like Calyptrocarya
  • Woodrush-Like Water Starwort


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Description

Calyptrocarya luzuliformis (also called luzuliform calyptrocarya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has a woody stem. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. It is found in dry, rocky soils in prairies, open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Calyptrocarya luzuliformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can also be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calyptrocarya luzuliformis is small, white, and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calyptrocarya luzuliformis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from the basal portion of the plant and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Calyptrocarya luzuliformis

Calyptrocarya luzuliformis is native to Argentina and can be found in dry and semi-dry habitats.

Calyptrocarya luzuliformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calyptrocarya luzuliformis?

Calyptrocarya luzuliformis

What is the common name of Calyptrocarya luzuliformis?

Luzuliformis Calyptrocarya

What is the natural habitat of Calyptrocarya luzuliformis?

It is found in dry scrub and grasslands

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:43497-2: 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].