Cypella
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Description: Information on this genus and photographs of several species.
A small genus of bulbs, originating from Central and S.America, distinguished by the three large spreading petals, widely separate and very distinct from the three inner ones. Cypella is closely related to Alophia, Herbertia, Gelasine, and Tigridia, of which I will mention a few later. Most species are evergreen with sword-like ribbed foliage resembling that of Tigridia. Each flower last only one or two days, but an abundance is produced in succession over a long period. The bulbs are usually brightly coloured and generally prefer a sunny position in a well-drained soil Unfortunately none of the species are reliably hardy except in warmer areas, and are best suited to cool greenhouse or frame conditions, but the bulbs may be planted outside in a very sheltered position and dug up in the autumn and stored dry.— Bill Dijk
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