Cypella pusilla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 1: 689 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789269
Common Names
- Canthium laurinum
- Laurinum Canthium
- Laurinum Yellow Wood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cypella pusilla (also called the Dwarf Cypella, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant in the genus Cypella, in the family Iridaceae. It is native to South America, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has a single, bright yellow flower with a deep purple centre, and long, narrow, grass-like leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Cypella pusilla is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cypella pusilla is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a long, thin tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cypella pusilla is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the bulbs.
Where to Find Cypella pusilla
Cypella pusilla is native to Brazil.
Cypella pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cypella pusilla?
Cypella pusilla
Where is Cypella pusilla found?
Cypella pusilla is found in South America.
What is the growth habit of Cypella pusilla?
Cypella pusilla is an evergreen perennial with a clumping growth habit.
Species in the Cypella genus
Cypella aquatilis, Cypella armosa, Cypella craterantha, Cypella crenata, Cypella curuzupensis, Cypella discolor, Cypella elegans, Cypella exilis, Cypella fucata, Cypella geniculata, Cypella hauthalii, Cypella herbertii, Cypella laeta, Cypella lapidosa, Cypella laxa, Cypella mandonii, Cypella oreophila, Cypella osteniana, Cypella pabstiana, Cypella pusilla, Cypella catharinensis, Cypella unguiculata, Cypella brasiliensis, Cypella amambaica, Cypella trimontina, Cypella suffusa, Cypella luteogibbosa, Cypella magnicristata, Cypella rivularis, Cypella boliviana, Cypella aurinegra, Cypella ravenniana,
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-327867: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.