Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cliftonii
ID:
981581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1910(5): 160.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980919



Common Names

  • Anguloa Cliftonii
  • Blue-eyed Grass
  • Hedyotis Indica


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Description

Anguloa cliftonii (also called Clifton's Anguloa, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Anguloa cliftonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anguloa cliftonii is a white or pinkish-white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, white, round seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anguloa cliftonii is a tropical plant that is native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Anguloa cliftonii

Anguloa cliftonii can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-9777: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.