Cipura xanthomelas - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim. ex Klatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturf. Ges. Halle 15: 362 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788476
Common Names
- Cipura Yellowhorn
- Yellowhorn Cipura
- Cipura Xanthomelas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cipura xanthomelas (also called Yellow-Striped 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 xanthomelas 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cipura xanthomelas sub. xanthomelasCipura xanthomelas sub. flavescens Ravenna
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cipura xanthomelas 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
Cipura xanthomelas 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 xanthomelas
Cipura xanthomelas can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Cipura xanthomelas FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cipura xanthomelas?
Cipura xanthomelas
What is the common name of Cipura xanthomelas?
Yellow-throated Cipura
What is the natural habitat of Cipura xanthomelas?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-327084: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.