Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
iplants
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 14: 187 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788400
Common Names
- Calydorea campestris
- Campestris Calydorea
- Calydorea Campestris
Description
Calydorea campestris (also called 'Campestris Calydorea' or 'Campestris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Calydorea campestris is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calydorea campestris is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calydorea campestris is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, it requires minimal care.
Where to Find Calydorea campestris
Calydorea campestris can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Calydorea campestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calydorea campestris?
Calydorea campestris
What is the common name of Calydorea campestris?
Field Calydorea
What is the natural habitat of Calydorea campestris?
It is native to tropical regions and is found in moist forests
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,