Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
calathinum
ID:
786839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Onira 7: 21 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786172

Common Names

  • Sisyrinchium Calathinum
  • Calyptranthes Calathinum
  • Calyptranthes Calathinum

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Description

Sisyrinchium calathinum (also called Cup-Shaped Blue-Eyed-Grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sisyrinchium calathinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sisyrinchium calathinum is a star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisyrinchium calathinum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Sisyrinchium calathinum

Sisyrinchium calathinum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Sisyrinchium calathinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium calathinum?

Sisyrinchium calathinum

What are the common names of Sisyrinchium calathinum?

Cup-Shaped Blue-Eyed Grass

Where does Sisyrinchium calathinum grow?

It is native to North America, where it is found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes

Species in the Sisyrinchium genus

Sisyrinchium trichanthum, Sisyrinchium tenuifolium, Sisyrinchium tinctorium, Sisyrinchium tolucense, Sisyrinchium subnudum, Sisyrinchium unguiculatum, Sisyrinchium unispathaceum, Sisyrinchium vaginatum, Sisyrinchium sellowianum, Sisyrinchium septentrionale, Sisyrinchium setaceum, Sisyrinchium striatum, Sisyrinchium strictum, Sisyrinchium weirii, Sisyrinchium wettsteinii, Sisyrinchium pallidum, Sisyrinchium uliginosum, Sisyrinchium tucumanum, Sisyrinchium soboliferum, Sisyrinchium plicatulum, Sisyrinchium obconicum, Sisyrinchium microbracteatum, Sisyrinchium convallium, Sisyrinchium itabiritense, Sisyrinchium pendulum, Sisyrinchium purpurellum, Sisyrinchium scalarium, Sisyrinchium somuncurense, Sisyrinchium dasyspathum, Sisyrinchium conzattii, Sisyrinchium vestitum, Sisyrinchium parvifolium, Sisyrinchium calathinum, Sisyrinchium hintoniorum, Sisyrinchium xerophyllum, Sisyrinchium novoleonense, Sisyrinchium serrulatum, Sisyrinchium zamudioi, Sisyrinchium densiflorum, Sisyrinchium paramorum, Sisyrinchium marchioides, Sisyrinchium subcernuum, Sisyrinchium arguellesiae, Sisyrinchium martense, Sisyrinchium planicola, Sisyrinchium subalpinum, Sisyrinchium arrayanicum, Sisyrinchium limarinum, Sisyrinchium laevigatum, Sisyrinchium decumbens,

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-324733: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.