Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minuana
ID:
1332685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deble & F.S.Alves

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 253: 82 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345139



Common Names

  • Calydorea minuana
  • Minuano Calydorea
  • Calydorea obtusifolia


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Description

Calydorea minuana (also called Minuano Calydorea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few leaves. The leaves are linear, lanceolate, and sessile. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in grasslands and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calydorea minuana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calydorea minuana is white or pale pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calydorea minuana is a tropical shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining medium. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Calydorea minuana

Calydorea minuana is native to Peru and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Calydorea minuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calydorea minuana?

Calydorea minuana

What is the common name of Calydorea minuana?

Minuano Calydorea

What is the natural habitat of Calydorea minuana?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

Leonardo Paz Deble (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deble' in the authors string.
Fabiano da Silva Alves (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.S.Alves' in the authors string.