Calydorea azurea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturf. Ges. Halle 15: 387 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788399
Common Names
- Calydorea azurea
- Azurea Calydorea
- Calydorea Azurea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calydorea azurea (also called 'Azure Calydorea' or 'Azure', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas in forests, grasslands, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Calydorea azurea is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calydorea azurea is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Calydorea azurea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, it requires minimal care.
Where to Find Calydorea azurea
Calydorea azurea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Calydorea azurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calydorea azurea?
Calydorea azurea
What is the common name of Calydorea azurea?
Azure Calydorea
What is the natural habitat of Calydorea azurea?
It is native to tropical regions and is found in moist forests
Species in the Calydorea genus
Calydorea amabilis, Calydorea approximata, Calydorea azurea, Calydorea campestris, Calydorea cipuroides, Calydorea crocoides, Calydorea gardneri, Calydorea luteola, Calydorea mexicana, Calydorea nuda, Calydorea pallens, Calydorea undulata, Calydorea venezolensis, Calydorea xyphioides, Calydorea bifida, Calydorea alba, Calydorea basaltica, Calydorea longipes, Calydorea minima, Calydorea riograndensis, Calydorea charruana, Calydorea minuana,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-327003: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.