Status:
valid
Authors:
Kentner & K.E.Steiner
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Madroño 61: 228 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339617
Description
Triteleia piutensis (also called Piute Triteleia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Liliaceae. It is native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and in other dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Triteleia piutensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Triteleia piutensis are white with yellow centers and have six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triteleia piutensis is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Triteleia piutensis
Triteleia piutensis is native to the United States and can be found in the states of California and Oregon.
Triteleia piutensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triteleia piutensis?
Triteleia piutensis
What type of plant is Triteleia piutensis?
It is a bulbous perennial
Where does Triteleia piutensis grow?
It is native to California
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
Ed Kentner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kentner' in the authors string.