Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallens
ID:
789079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 324 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788412

Common Names

  • Calydorea pallens
  • Pallens Calydorea
  • Calydorea Pallens

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Description

Calydorea pallens (also called Pale Yellow-Eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, linear leaves and yellow flowers with three petals. It grows in wet meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calydorea pallens is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calydorea pallens has bright yellow flowers with a red throat. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calydorea pallens is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Calydorea pallens

Calydorea pallens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Calydorea pallens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calydorea pallens?

Calydorea pallens

What is the common name of Calydorea pallens?

Pale Calydorea

What is the natural habitat of Calydorea pallens?

It is native to tropical regions and is found in moist forests

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-327015: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.