Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
crocea
ID:
750451

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alph.Wood) Greene

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2(6): 141 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749784



Common Names

  • Triteleia crocea
  • Golden Stars
  • Yellow Brodiaea


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Description

Triteleia crocea (also called Golden Triteleia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow star-shaped flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Triteleia crocea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triteleia crocea has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have white, green and yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triteleia crocea is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Triteleia crocea

Triteleia crocea is native to North America and can be found in dry, open habitats.

Triteleia crocea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triteleia crocea?

Triteleia crocea

What is the common name of Triteleia crocea?

Crocea

What is the family of Triteleia crocea?

Liliaceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-290465: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Alphonso Wood (1810-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alph.Wood' in the authors string.