Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 6, 3: 144 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608783
Common Names
- Clavija Grandis
- Grandis Clavija
- Clavija of Grandis
Synonyms
- Clavija reticulata Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Theophrasta grandis Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Clavija grandis (also called Large Clavija, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Xyridaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil. It grows in wet and marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Clavija grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clavija grandis has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clavija grandis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well established.
Where to Find Clavija grandis
Clavija grandis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.
Clavija grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clavija grandis?
Clavija grandis
What is the common name of Clavija grandis?
Grand Clavija
Where is Clavija grandis found?
Clavija grandis is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Species in the Clavija genus
Clavija biborrana,
Clavija caloneura,
Clavija cardenasii,
Clavija cauliflora,
Clavija clavata,
Clavija colombiana,
Clavija costaricana,
Clavija domingensis,
Clavija eggersiana,
Clavija elliptica,
Clavija engelsii,
Clavija euerganea,
Clavija fernandezii,
Clavija fusca,
Clavija grandis,
Clavija harlingii,
Clavija hookeri,
Clavija imatacae,
Clavija jelskii,
Clavija kalbreyeri,
Clavija killipii,
Clavija lancifolia,
Clavija laplanadae,
Clavija latifolia,
Clavija lehmannii,
Clavija leucocraspeda,
Clavija longifolia,
Clavija macrocarpa,
Clavija macrophylla,
Clavija membranacea,
Clavija mezii,
Clavija minor,
Clavija myrmeciocarpa,
Clavija neglecta,
Clavija nutans,
Clavija obtusifolia,
Clavija ornata,
Clavija parvula,
Clavija peruviana,
Clavija plumbea,
Clavija poeppigii,
Clavija procera,
Clavija pubens,
Clavija pungens,
Clavija repanda,
Clavija rodekiana,
Clavija sanctae-martae,
Clavija serratifolia,
Clavija spinosa,
Clavija subandina,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum,
Aegiceras floridum,
Amblyanthopsis bhotanica,
Amblyanthopsis membranacea,
Amblyanthopsis philippinensis,
Amblyanthus glandulosus,
Amblyanthus multiflorus,
Amblyanthus obovatus,
Amblyanthus praetervisus,
Androsace beringensis,
Androsace idahoensis,
Androsace adenocephala,
Androsace adfinis,
Androsace aflatunensis,
Androsace aizoon,
Androsace akbajtalensis,
Androsace alaica,
Androsace alaschanica,
Androsace alaskana,
Androsace albana,
Androsace alchemilloides,
Androsace alpina,
Androsace americana,
Androsace apus,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace argentea,
Androsace armeniaca,
Androsace axillaris,
Androsace baltistanica,
Androsace bidentata,
Androsace bisulca,
Androsace brachystegia,
Androsace brahmaputrae,
Androsace brevis,
Androsace bryomorpha,
Androsace bulleyana,
Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
Androsace caespitosa,
Androsace cernuiflora,
Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,