Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Revista Inst. Munic. Bot. 2: 52 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789219
Common Names
- Craterantha Cypella
- Cypella craterantha
- Craterantha Star Cypella
Description
Cypella craterantha (also called 'Crater-flowered Cypella', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes. The plant has a small, cup-shaped flower with white petals and a yellow center. It grows to a height of 10-15 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Cypella craterantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cypella craterantha has flowers that are yellow or white in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cypella craterantha is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Cypella craterantha
Cypella craterantha can be found in South America, including parts of Brazil and Argentina.
Cypella craterantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cypella craterantha?
Cypella craterantha
What is the common name of Cypella craterantha?
Crater-flowered Cypella
What is the natural habitat of Cypella craterantha?
Grasslands
Species in the Cypella genus
Cypella aquatilis,
Cypella armosa,
Cypella craterantha,
Cypella crenata,
Cypella curuzupensis,
Cypella discolor,
Cypella elegans,
Cypella exilis,
Cypella fucata,
Cypella geniculata,
Cypella hauthalii,
Cypella herbertii,
Cypella laeta,
Cypella lapidosa,
Cypella laxa,
Cypella mandonii,
Cypella oreophila,
Cypella osteniana,
Cypella pabstiana,
Cypella pusilla,
Cypella catharinensis,
Cypella unguiculata,
Cypella brasiliensis,
Cypella amambaica,
Cypella trimontina,
Cypella suffusa,
Cypella luteogibbosa,
Cypella magnicristata,
Cypella rivularis,
Cypella boliviana,
Cypella aurinegra,
Cypella ravenniana,
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,