Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
mendozae
ID:
792675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Espejo, López-Ferr. & Ceja

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 279 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792008

Common Names

  • Calochortus Mendozae
  • Mendozae Calochortus
  • Mendozae Calo

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Description

Calochortus mendozae (also called mariposa lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has white, bell-shaped flowers and grows in open, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calochortus mendozae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calochortus mendozae has small, white flowers with a long, slender spur. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calochortus mendozae is a species of bulb native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. Propagation is done by seed or division of the bulbs. The plant should be repotted every two to three years in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Calochortus mendozae

Calochortus mendozae is native to Argentina.

Calochortus mendozae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calochortus mendozae?

Calochortus mendozae

What is the common name of Calochortus mendozae?

Mendoza's mariposa lily

Where is Calochortus mendozae native to?

California

Species in the Calochortus genus

Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus, Calochortus nuttallii, Calochortus obispoensis, Calochortus palmeri, Calochortus panamintensis, Calochortus persistens,

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-330583: Based on the initial data import
Mario Adolfo Espejo Serna (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espejo' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa López-Ferrari (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Ferr.' in the authors string.
Jacqueline Ceja Romero (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ceja' in the authors string.