Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
789115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Onira 1: 36 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788448



Common Names

  • Cipura formosa
  • Cipura Formosas
  • Cipura Formosum


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Description

Cipura formosa (also called Beautiful Cipura, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, linear leaves and white flowers with five petals. It grows in wet meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cipura formosa is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower and is attractive to bees and butterflies. The plant has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cipura formosa 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

Cipura formosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to start seeds indoors in late winter or early spring. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cipura formosa

Cipura formosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cipura formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cipura formosa?

Cipura formosa

What is the common name of Cipura formosa?

Beautiful Cipura

What is the natural habitat of Cipura formosa?

Grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands

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-327058: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.