Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane 1: 38 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788462
Common Names
- Cipura paludosa
- Cipura Paludosas
- Cipura Paludosum
Description
Cipura paludosa (also called Marsh 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 paludosa 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 paludosa has bright yellow flowers with a red throat. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cipura paludosa 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 paludosa
Cipura paludosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Cipura paludosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cipura paludosa?
Cipura paludosa
What is the common name of Cipura paludosa?
Marsh Cipura
What is the natural habitat of Cipura paludosa?
Grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands
Species in the Cipura genus
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,