Calydorea mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.C.Foster) Goldblatt & Henrich
Source:
iplants
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78(2): 510 (1991):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788410
Common Names
- Calydorea mexicana
- Mexicana Calydorea
- Calydorea Mexicana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calydorea mexicana (also called Mexican Yellow-Eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has long, linear leaves and yellow flowers with three petals. It grows in wet meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calydorea mexicana is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a cut flower and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calydorea mexicana has bright yellow flowers with a red throat. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calydorea mexicana 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 mexicana
Calydorea mexicana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.
Calydorea mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calydorea mexicana?
Calydorea mexicana
What is the common name of Calydorea mexicana?
Mexican Calydorea
What is the natural habitat of Calydorea mexicana?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-327013: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Robert Crichton Foster (1904-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Foster' in the authors string.
James Emil Henrich: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrich' in the authors string.