Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoover
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 25: 95 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750117
Common Names
- Triteleia montana
- Mountain Triteleia
- Montana Triteleia
Description
Triteleia montana (also called 'Mountain 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 montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triteleia montana has small, yellow flowers and round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triteleia montana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers to grow in partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Triteleia montana
Triteleia montana can be found in the western United States.
Triteleia montana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triteleia montana?
Triteleia montana
What is the common name of Triteleia montana?
Montana Brodiaea
What is the natural habitat of Triteleia montana?
Grassy meadows and open woodlands
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,