Triteleia dudleyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dudleyi
ID:
750646
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoover
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 25: 86 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749979
Common Names
- Triteleia dudleyi
- Dudley's Brodiaea
- Dudley's Triteleia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triteleia dudleyi (also called 'Dudley's Triteleia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the western regions of the United States. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, thin, green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Triteleia dudleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triteleia dudleyi has small, bell-shaped, five-petalled flowers that are usually white or pink in colour. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triteleia dudleyi is a hardy, short-lived perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location. To propagate by division, dig up the plant in spring or autumn and divide the clump into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in the same location or in a new location.
Where to Find Triteleia dudleyi
Triteleia dudleyi can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho.
Triteleia dudleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triteleia dudleyi?
Triteleia dudleyi
What is the common name of Triteleia dudleyi?
Dudleyi Triteleia
What type of plant is Triteleia dudleyi?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Triteleia genus
Triteleia ixioides, Triteleia clementina, Triteleia bridgesii, Triteleia crocea, Triteleia grandiflora, Triteleia hyacinthina, Triteleia laxa, Triteleia lemmoniae, Triteleia guadalupensis, Triteleia dudleyi, Triteleia lilacina, Triteleia hendersonii, Triteleia versicolor, Triteleia lugens, Triteleia montana, Triteleia peduncularis, Triteleia versicolor, Triteleia piutensis,
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-290486: Based on the initial data import
Robert Francis Hoover (1913-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoover' in the authors string.