Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tigridioides
ID:
783393

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hicken) Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 64: 379 (1977 publ. 1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782726



Common Names

  • Herbertia Tigridioides
  • Hesperantha Coccinea
  • Hesperantha Crocopsis


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Description

Herbertia tigridioides (also called Tigridioides Herbertia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including rocky hillsides, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Herbertia tigridioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Herbertia tigridioides is yellow with a star-shaped form. The seed is small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herbertia tigridioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Herbertia tigridioides

Herbertia tigridioides can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.

Herbertia tigridioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herbertia tigridioides?

Herbertia tigridioides

What is the common name of Herbertia tigridioides?

Tiger-like Herbertia

What is the natural habitat of Herbertia tigridioides?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-321219: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Cristóbal María Hicken (1875-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hicken' in the authors string.