Calydorea bifida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Onira 9: 23 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792037
Common Names
- Calydorea Bifida
- Bifida Calydorea
- Bifida Caly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calydorea bifida (also called Calydorea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in wet and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calydorea bifida 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
Calydorea bifida has small, yellow 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calydorea bifida is a species of bulb native to Central and 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 Calydorea bifida
Calydorea bifida is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Calydorea bifida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calydorea bifida?
Calydorea bifida
What is the common name of Calydorea bifida?
Bifid calydorea
Where is Calydorea bifida native to?
South America
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-330610: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.