Calydorea venezolensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ravenna) Goldblatt & Henrich
Source:
iplants
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78(2): 511 (1991):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788418
Common Names
- Calydorea venezolensis
- Venezolensis Calydorea
- Calydorea Venezolensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calydorea venezolensis (also called Venezuelan 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 venezolensis 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 venezolensis 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 venezolensis 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 venezolensis
Calydorea venezolensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Venezuela and Colombia.
Calydorea venezolensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calydorea venezolensis?
Calydorea venezolensis
What is the common name of Calydorea venezolensis?
Venezuelan Calydorea
What is the natural habitat of Calydorea venezolensis?
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-327020: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
James Emil Henrich: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrich' in the authors string.