Triteleia lilacina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lilacina
ID:
750651
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2(6): 143 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749984
Common Names
- Triteleia lilacina
- Lilac Brodiaea
- Lilac Wild Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triteleia lilacina (also called lilac triteleia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California and Oregon. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, and has long, narrow leaves and lilac-colored flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Triteleia lilacina 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
The flower of Triteleia lilacina is purple in color and has 6 petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.
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Triteleia lilacina 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 lilacina
Triteleia lilacina can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho.
Triteleia lilacina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triteleia lilacina?
Triteleia lilacina
What is the common name of Triteleia lilacina?
Lilac Brodiaea
What is the natural habitat of Triteleia lilacina?
It is native to California, growing in sandy soils in grassland and open woodland.
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-290487: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.