Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Cypella Herbert [683]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Iridaceae

family_ja: アヤメ

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distribution_en: Mexico to Argentica

description_en: Genus of 15 species of bulbous perennials occurring in grassland and woodland, often near streams, in Central and South America. They are cultivated for their curious, iris-like flowers, each with 3 spreading outer tepals and 3 much smaller, incurved inner ones, borne singly or in terminal corymbs. Individual flowers are short-lived but are produced in succession over long periods in winter or summer. Leaves are linear-lance-shaped and pleated. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory; in warmer climates, grow at the base of a warm wall or in a rock garden.

hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed as soon as ripe at 7-13°C (45-55°F). Remove offsets when dormant, in late winter or spring if outdoors, or in summer or autumn, just before growth begins, if under glass.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment_ja: キペルラ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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