Calydorea alba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roitman & J.A.Castillo
Source:
iplants
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 40: 311 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805499
Common Names
- Alba Calydorea
- Alba
- Calydorea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calydorea alba (also called White Calydorea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. Its flowers are white and its leaves are linear.
Uses & Benefits
Calydorea alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and can be used to add texture to flower beds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calydorea alba has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calydorea alba is a hardy evergreen perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It is easy to propagate from division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate full sun in cooler climates.
Where to Find Calydorea alba
Calydorea alba is native to Costa Rica and can be found in moist, shady forests. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Calydorea alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calydorea alba?
Calydorea alba
What type of plant is Calydorea alba?
It is an herbaceous plant.
Where is Calydorea alba found?
It is found in Colombia.
Species in the Calydorea genus
Calydorea amabilis, Calydorea approximata, Calydorea azurea, Calydorea campestris, Calydorea cipuroides, Calydorea crocoides, Calydorea gardneri, Calydorea luteola, Calydorea mexicana, Calydorea nuda, Calydorea pallens, Calydorea undulata, Calydorea venezolensis, Calydorea xyphioides, Calydorea bifida, Calydorea alba, Calydorea basaltica, Calydorea longipes, Calydorea minima, Calydorea riograndensis, Calydorea charruana, Calydorea minuana,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-343788: Based on the initial data import
Germán G. Roitman (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roitman' in the authors string.
José Alberto Castillo (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Castillo' in the authors string.