Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hyacinthina
ID:
750522

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Greene

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2(6): 139. 1886 [1887 publ. 1886]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749855



Common Names

  • Triteleia hyacinthina
  • Hyacinth Brodiaea
  • Hyacinth Wild Onion


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Synonyms

  • Brodiaea hyacinthina lilacina (S.Watson) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Brodiaea lactea major Purdy in L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Hesperoscordum hyacinthium Lindl. [unknown]
  • Hesperoscordum lacteum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Hesperoscordum lewisii Hook. [unknown]
  • Hookera hyacinthina (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hookera hyacinthina lactea (Lindl.) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Milla hyacinthina (Lindl.) Baker [unknown]
  • Scaduakintos umbellaris Raf. [unknown]
  • Veatchia crystallina Kellogg [unknown]
  • Milla hyacinthina lactea (Lindl.) Baker [unknown]
  • Allium lacteum (Lindl.) Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Allium tilingii Regel [unknown]
  • Brodiaea dissimulata M.Peck [unknown]
  • Brodiaea hyacinthina (Lindl.) Baker [unknown]
  • Brodiaea hyacinthina lactea Baker [unknown]
  • Brodiaea lactea S.Watson [unknown]
  • Brodiaea lactea lilacina S.Watson [unknown]
  • Brodiaea grandiflora Pursh [unknown]
  • Brodiaea grandiflora macrantha Torr. ex Durand [unknown]
  • Triteleia lactea (Lindl.) Davidson & Moxley [unknown]

Description

Triteleia hyacinthina (also called Hyacinth Triteleia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to California. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Triteleia hyacinthina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triteleia hyacinthina has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers and a single, long style. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triteleia hyacinthina is a small, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix with plenty of organic matter. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in temperatures between 60-85°F (15-30°C). Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Triteleia hyacinthina

Triteleia hyacinthina is native to California. It is found in dry, rocky soils at elevations of 500-2,000 m. It is not widely available in cultivation.

Triteleia hyacinthina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triteleia hyacinthina?

Triteleia hyacinthina

What is the common name of Triteleia hyacinthina?

Hyacinth Brodiaea

What is the family of Triteleia hyacinthina?

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-290474: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.