Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amambaica
ID:
917924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Onira 12: 4 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917259

Common Names

  • Cypella amambaica
  • Amambaica Cypella
  • Cypella Amambaica

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Description

Cypella amambaica (also called Amambaica Cypella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 1-2 feet with leaves that are 2-4 inches long. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Cypella amambaica is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a variety of uses including as a ground cover, as a border plant, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cypella amambaica are small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, round structure. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with small, yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cypella amambaica is a terrestrial orchid native to South Africa. It is found in open grassland, scrub, and forest margins. It is best grown in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the tuberous roots or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cypella amambaica

Cypella amambaica is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

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,

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