Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armosa
ID:
789879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 7: 20 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789212

Common Names

  • Armosa Cypella
  • Cypella armosa
  • Armosa Star Cypella

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Description

Cypella armosa (also called 'Armed Cypella', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes. The plant has a small, cup-shaped flower with white petals and a yellow center. It grows to a height of 10-15 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Cypella armosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cypella armosa has flowers that are yellow or white in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cypella armosa is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Cypella armosa

Cypella armosa can be found in South America, including parts of Brazil and Argentina.

Cypella armosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cypella armosa?

Cypella armosa

What is the common name of Cypella armosa?

Armed Cypella

What is the natural habitat of Cypella armosa?

Grasslands

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-327811: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.