Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brongn.) Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 2: 169 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343600
Common Names
- Calyptrocarya glomerulata
- Clustered Calyptrocarya
- Clustered Water Starwort
Synonyms
- Calyptrocarya brevicaulis Nees [unknown]
- Becquerelia calyptrocarya Brongn. [unknown]
- Calyptrocarya fragifera (Rudge) Nees [unknown]
Description
Calyptrocarya glomerulata (also called clustered calyptrocarya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has a woody stem. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. It is found in dry, rocky soils in prairies, open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Calyptrocarya glomerulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can also be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calyptrocarya glomerulata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have two oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calyptrocarya glomerulata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from the basal portion of the plant and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Calyptrocarya glomerulata
Calyptrocarya glomerulata can be found in Mexico.
Calyptrocarya glomerulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calyptrocarya glomerulata?
Calyptrocarya glomerulata
What is the common name of Calyptrocarya glomerulata?
Clustered Calyptrocarya
What is the natural habitat of Calyptrocarya glomerulata?
It is found in dry scrub and grasslands
Species in the Calyptrocarya genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:43494-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].