Triteleia laxa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
750553
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Trans. Hort. Soc. London , ser. 2, 1: 413 (1834 publ. 1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749886
Common Names
- Triteleia Laxa
- Lax Triteleia
- Lax Starflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triteleia laxa (also called Ithuriel's Spear, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has white flowers with six petals and lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist, grassy areas and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Triteleia laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triteleia laxa has white flowers with yellow centers, small round seeds, and small seedlings with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triteleia laxa is a species of flowering plant in the family Liliaceae. It is native to California and Oregon. It is a small herbaceous perennial growing to 10 cm tall. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.
Where to Find Triteleia laxa
Triteleia laxa can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Triteleia laxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triteleia laxa?
Triteleia laxa
What is the natural habitat of Triteleia laxa?
It is native to California.
What are the medicinal uses of Triteleia laxa?
It is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and burns.
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-290477: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.