Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exilis
ID:
789895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 1: 492 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789228



Common Names

  • Exilis Cypella
  • Cypella exilis
  • Exilis Star Cypella


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Description

Cypella exilis (also called 'Slender Cypella', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes. The plant has a small, cup-shaped flower with white petals and a yellow center. It grows to a height of 10-15 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Cypella exilis is used in the garden as an ornamental plant and is also used in the production of dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cypella exilis has flowers that are yellow or white in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cypella exilis is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Cypella exilis

Cypella exilis can be found in South America, including parts of Brazil and Argentina.

Cypella exilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cypella exilis?

Cypella exilis

What is the common name of Cypella exilis?

Slender Cypella

What is the natural habitat of Cypella exilis?

Grasslands

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-327826: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.