Cypella mandonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
iplants
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 125 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789253
Common Names
- Cypella mandonii
- Mandonii Cypella
- Mandonii Cypella Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cypella mandonii (also called 'Mandon's 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 mandonii is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cypella mandonii is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a long, thin tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cypella mandonii is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the bulbs.
Where to Find Cypella mandonii
Cypella mandonii is native to Brazil.
Cypella mandonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cypella mandonii?
Cypella mandonii
Where is Cypella mandonii found?
Cypella mandonii is found in South America.
What is the growth habit of Cypella mandonii?
Cypella mandonii is an evergreen perennial with a clumping growth habit.
Species in the Cypella genus
Cypella aquatilis, Cypella armosa, Cypella craterantha, Cypella crenata, Cypella curuzupensis, Cypella discolor, Cypella elegans, Cypella exilis, Cypella fucata, Cypella geniculata, Cypella hauthalii, Cypella herbertii, Cypella laeta, Cypella lapidosa, Cypella laxa, Cypella mandonii, Cypella oreophila, Cypella osteniana, Cypella pabstiana, Cypella pusilla, Cypella catharinensis, Cypella unguiculata, Cypella brasiliensis, Cypella amambaica, Cypella trimontina, Cypella suffusa, Cypella luteogibbosa, Cypella magnicristata, Cypella rivularis, Cypella boliviana, Cypella aurinegra, Cypella ravenniana,
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-327851: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.