Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Ståhl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 107: 68 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608811
Common Names
- Clavija Neglecta
- Neglecta Clavija
- Clavija of Neglecta
Description
Clavija neglecta (also called Neglected 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 neglecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clavija neglecta has small, white flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clavija neglecta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought conditions.
Where to Find Clavija neglecta
Clavija neglecta can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.
Clavija neglecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clavija neglecta?
Clavija neglecta
What is the family of Clavija neglecta?
Commelinaceae
What is the common name of Clavija neglecta?
Climbing Clavija
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,