Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Koyama
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Jap. J. Bot. 20: 123 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343602
Common Names
- Calyptrocarya irwiniana
- Irwin's Calyptrocarya
- Irwin's Water Starwort
Description
Calyptrocarya irwiniana (also called Irwin's 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 irwiniana 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 irwiniana 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 irwiniana 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 irwiniana
Calyptrocarya irwiniana is native to Peru and can be found in dry and semi-dry habitats.
Calyptrocarya irwiniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calyptrocarya irwiniana?
Calyptrocarya irwiniana
What is the common name of Calyptrocarya irwiniana?
Irwin's Calyptrocarya
What is the natural habitat of Calyptrocarya irwiniana?
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:43496-2: 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].