Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
rustvoldii
ID:
1334396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Callahan

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 97: 283 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346850

Common Names

  • Calochortus Rustvoldii
  • Rustvoldii Calochortus
  • Rustvold's Calochortus

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Description

Calochortus rustvoldii (also called 'Rustvold's Calochortus', among many other common names) is a species of bulb found in the western United States. It has thin, green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calochortus rustvoldii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calochortus rustvoldii is a small, white to pink flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calochortus rustvoldii is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Calochortus rustvoldii

Calochortus rustvoldii is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Calochortus rustvoldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calochortus rustvoldii?

Calochortus rustvoldii

What is the common name of Calochortus rustvoldii?

Rustvold's Calochortus

What is the natural habitat of Calochortus rustvoldii?

Tropical forests of Mexico

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

Frank T. Callahan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callahan' in the authors string.