Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
undulata
ID:
789083

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Onira 6(1): 14 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788416



Common Names

  • Calydorea undulata
  • Undulata Calydorea
  • Calydorea Undulata


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Description

Calydorea undulata (also called Wavy Yellow-Eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, linear leaves and yellow flowers with three petals. It grows in wet meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calydorea undulata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calydorea undulata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Calydorea undulata is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Calydorea undulata

Calydorea undulata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Calydorea undulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calydorea undulata?

Calydorea undulata

What is the common name of Calydorea undulata?

Undulate Calydorea

What is the natural habitat of Calydorea undulata?

It is native to tropical regions and is found in moist 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-327019: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.