Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
crispata
ID:
752332

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 8: 511 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751665

Common Names

  • Vellozia Crispata
  • Crispata Vellozia
  • Vellozia-Crispata

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Description

Vellozia crispata (also called crisp vellozia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Velloziaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a short stem and a rosette of leaves. It is native to Brazil and is found in the cerrado and caatinga habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vellozia crispata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vellozia crispata is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, thin, upright stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vellozia crispata can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Vellozia crispata

Vellozia crispata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Vellozia crispata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vellozia crispata?

Vellozia crispata

What type of plant is Vellozia crispata?

Vellozia crispata is a species of flowering plant in the family Velloziaceae.

Where is Vellozia crispata found?

Vellozia crispata is found in Brazil.

Species in the Vellozia genus

Vellozia sessilis, Vellozia punctulata, Vellozia pusilla, Vellozia resinosa, Vellozia taxifolia, Vellozia tragacantha, Vellozia tomentosa, Vellozia tubiflora, Vellozia dasypus, Vellozia sulphurea, Vellozia squamata, Vellozia squalida, Vellozia sellovii, Vellozia abietina, Vellozia epidendroides, Vellozia compacta, Vellozia tillandsioides, Vellozia armata, Vellozia costata, Vellozia stenocarpa, Vellozia caudata, Vellozia verruculosa, Vellozia canelinha, Vellozia incurvata, Vellozia ornata, Vellozia minima, Vellozia intermedia, Vellozia hemisphaerica, Vellozia graminea, Vellozia cryptantha, Vellozia ramosissima, Vellozia patens, Vellozia pilosa, Vellozia piresiana, Vellozia pterocarpa, Vellozia pumila, Vellozia nivea, Vellozia scabrosa, Vellozia scoparia, Vellozia seubertiana, Vellozia sincorana, Vellozia pulchra, Vellozia lilacina, Vellozia macedonis, Vellozia nuda, Vellozia maxillarioides, Vellozia metzgerae, Vellozia modesta, Vellozia nanuzae, Vellozia stellata,

Species in the Velloziaceae family

Acanthochlamys bracteata, Barbacenia andersonii, Barbacenia aurea, Barbacenia bahiana, Barbacenia beauverdii, Barbacenia blackii, Barbacenia blanchetii, Barbacenia brachycalyx, Barbacenia brasiliensis, Barbacenia brevifolia, Barbacenia burle-marxii, Barbacenia caricina, Barbacenia celiae, Barbacenia chlorantha, Barbacenia coccinea, Barbacenia conicostigma, Barbacenia contasana, Barbacenia coronata, Barbacenia culta, Barbacenia curviflora, Barbacenia cuspidata, Barbacenia cyananthera, Barbacenia cylindrica, Barbacenia damaziana, Barbacenia delicatula, Barbacenia ensifolia, Barbacenia exscapa, Barbacenia filamentifera, Barbacenia flava, Barbacenia flavida, Barbacenia foliosa, Barbacenia fragrans, Barbacenia fulva, Barbacenia gardneri, Barbacenia gaveensis, Barbacenia gentianoides, Barbacenia glabra, Barbacenia glauca, Barbacenia glaziovii, Barbacenia globata, Barbacenia glutinosa, Barbacenia goethartii, Barbacenia gounelleana, Barbacenia graciliflora, Barbacenia graminifolia, Barbacenia grisea, Barbacenia hatschbachii, Barbacenia hilairei, Barbacenia hirtiflora, Barbacenia ignea,

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