Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Delgad.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. Univ. Guadalajara 1: 131 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761582
Common Names
- Bessera tuitensis
- Tuitensis Bessera
- Tuitensis Lily
Description
Bessera tuitensis (also called Tuit Bessera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has lance-shaped leaves and red flowers. It grows in grassy meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bessera tuitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bessera tuitensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bessera tuitensis is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Bessera tuitensis
Bessera tuitensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Sonora, and Sinaloa.
Bessera tuitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bessera tuitensis?
Bessera tuitensis
What is the common name of Bessera tuitensis?
Tuitensis Bessera
What is the natural habitat of Bessera tuitensis?
Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and scrubland
Species in the Bessera genus
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus,
Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,