Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lemmoniae
ID:
750575

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Greene

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749908



Common Names

  • Lemmon's Triteleia
  • Lemmon's Star Lily
  • Lemmon's Wild Hyacinth


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Description

Triteleia lemmoniae (also called Lemmon's triteleia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall flowering stem that can reach up to 60 cm in height. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Triteleia lemmoniae 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 lemmoniae has small, white flowers with yellow centers and six petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triteleia lemmoniae 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 lemmoniae

Triteleia lemmoniae can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Triteleia lemmoniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triteleia lemmoniae?

Triteleia lemmoniae

What is the natural habitat of Triteleia lemmoniae?

Grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands of California and Oregon

What are the blooming times of Triteleia lemmoniae?

April to June

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-290479: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.