Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riograndensis
ID:
1320549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deble

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 20: 36 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333003

Common Names

  • Calydorea riograndensis
  • Riograndensis Calydorea
  • Calydorea

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Description

Calydorea riograndensis (also called Rio Grande Calydorea, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a single, thin, erect leaf. It grows in moist, shady forests and on the branches of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Calydorea riograndensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calydorea riograndensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, brown and slightly flattened. Its seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calydorea riograndensis is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Calydorea riograndensis

Calydorea riograndensis can be found in the Rio Grande do Sul region of Brazil.

Calydorea riograndensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calydorea riograndensis?

Calydorea riograndensis

What is the common name of Calydorea riograndensis?

Mistletoe

What type of plant is Calydorea riograndensis?

Parasitic plant

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

Leonardo Paz Deble (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deble' in the authors string.