Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
1039972

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aiton) Parl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 155 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039310



Common Names

  • Golden Todaroa
  • Golden Todaroa Lily
  • Golden Todaroa Flower


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Description

Todaroa aurea (also called Golden Todaroa, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant. It has a rosette of leaves that are arranged in a spiral and have a leathery texture. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and it typically grows in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Todaroa aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Todaroa aurea sub. suaveolens P.Pérez

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Todaroa aurea has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Todaroa aurea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Todaroa aurea

Todaroa aurea is native to the Caribbean, and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Todaroa genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100363977: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
Filippo Parlatore (1816-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parl.' in the authors string.