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
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.
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 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,