Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trimontina
ID:
917926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Onira 12: 2 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917261

Common Names

  • Cypella trimontina
  • Trimontina Cypella
  • Cypella Trimontina

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Description

Cypella trimontina (also called Trimont 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 trimontina is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cypella trimontina 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 trimontina is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Cypella trimontina

Cypella trimontina 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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