Calydorea luteola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
iplants
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 14: 188 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788409
Common Names
- Calydorea luteola
- Luteola Calydorea
- Calydorea Luteola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calydorea luteola (also called Yellow-Eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, linear leaves and yellow flowers with three petals. It grows in wet meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calydorea luteola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calydorea luteola has bright yellow flowers with a red throat. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calydorea luteola 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 luteola
Calydorea luteola can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Calydorea luteola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calydorea luteola?
Calydorea luteola
What is the common name of Calydorea luteola?
Luteous Calydorea
What is the natural habitat of Calydorea luteola?
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-327012: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.