Calydorea crocoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 10: 311 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788403
Common Names
- Calydorea crocoides
- Crocoides Calydorea
- Calydorea Crocoides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calydorea crocoides (also called 'Crocoides Calydorea' or 'Crocoides', 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 forests, grasslands, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Calydorea crocoides is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in landscaping and as a cut flower. The plant has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calydorea crocoides is a yellow, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calydorea crocoides 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 crocoides
Calydorea crocoides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Calydorea crocoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocosmia masoniorum?
Crocosmia masoniorum
What is the common name of Crocosmia masoniorum?
Mason's Crocosmia
What is the natural habitat of Crocosmia masoniorum?
Tropical and sub-tropical regions of South Africa
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-327007: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.