Calydorea minima - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roitman & J.A.Castillo
Source:
iplants
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 42: 321 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837195
Common Names
- Calydorea Minima
- Fairy Fan Palm
- Miniature Fan Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calydorea minima (also called 'Small Calydorea', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Colombia. It grows in grassy woodlands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calydorea minima is used as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds, and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calydorea minima is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calydorea minima is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Brazil. It is a slow-growing species that can reach up to 1m in height and width. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Calydorea minima
Calydorea minima is native to South America and can be found in wet montane forests.
Calydorea minima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calydorea minima?
Calydorea minima
What is the common name of Calydorea minima?
Miniature Calydorea
What is the natural habitat of Calydorea minima?
Tropical and subtropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Calydorea genus
Calydorea amabilis, Calydorea approximata, Calydorea azurea, Calydorea campestris, Calydorea cipuroides, Calydorea crocoides, Calydorea gardneri, Calydorea luteola, Calydorea mexicana, Calydorea nuda, Calydorea pallens, Calydorea undulata, Calydorea venezolensis, Calydorea xyphioides, Calydorea bifida, Calydorea alba, Calydorea basaltica, Calydorea longipes, Calydorea minima, Calydorea riograndensis, Calydorea charruana, Calydorea minuana,
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-374522: Based on the initial data import
Germán G. Roitman (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roitman' in the authors string.
José Alberto Castillo (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Castillo' in the authors string.