Triteleia lugens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lugens
ID:
750770
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2(6): 142 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750103
Common Names
- Triteleia Lugens
- Lugens Triteleia
- Triteleia Lugens Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triteleia lugens (also called 'Lugens Triteleia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the western United States. It has bright green leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found growing on rocks or in crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Triteleia lugens is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triteleia lugens has small, yellow flowers and round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triteleia lugens is a semi-hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or from seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer, while seeds should be sown in the fall. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Triteleia lugens
Triteleia lugens can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho.
Triteleia lugens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triteleia lugens?
Triteleia lugens
What is the natural habitat of Triteleia lugens?
It is native to California.
What is the flowering period of Triteleia lugens?
It flowers in the spring.
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-290506: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.