Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
caribaea
ID:
588111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3: 280 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587443



Common Names

  • Tinantia Caribaea
  • Caribaea Wild Potato
  • Caribaea Wild Yam


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Description

Tinantia caribaea (also called Caribbean Tinantia, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to the Caribbean. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Tinantia caribaea is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in air-plant displays.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tinantia caribaea has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tinantia caribaea is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagate by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tinantia caribaea

Tinantia caribaea is native to the Caribbean.

Tinantia caribaea FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Tinantia caribaea?

Tinantia caribaea prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil remains moist.

What is the average height of Tinantia caribaea?

Tinantia caribaea typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches.

What is the best way to propagate Tinantia caribaea?

Tinantia caribaea can be propagated by seed or division of the rootstock.

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

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