Tigridia albicans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Revista Inst. Munic. Bot. 2: 59 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786913
Common Names
- Albicans Tiger Flower
- Mexican Shell Flower
- Mexican Shells
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tigridia albicans (also called White Tigridia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has glossy, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical forests and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tigridia albicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tigridia albicans has a bright white flower with yellow stripes and a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a white stripe down the center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tigridia albicans is a bulbous perennial that can be grown from seed or from offsets. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the offsets in spring. The flowers are short-lived, lasting only a few days.
Where to Find Tigridia albicans
Tigridia albicans can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico.
Tigridia albicans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tigridia albicans?
Tigridia albicans
What is the common name of Tigridia albicans?
Albicans Tiger Flower
What is the natural habitat of Tigridia albicans?
Tigridia albicans is native to Mexico and Guatemala
Species in the Tigridia genus
Tigridia mariaetrinitatis, Tigridia raimondii, Tigridia van-houttei, Tigridia estelae, Tigridia chrysantha, Tigridia martinezii, Tigridia potosina, Tigridia catarinensis, Tigridia alpestris, Tigridia durangensis, Tigridia dugesii, Tigridia flammea, Tigridia chiapensis, Tigridia bicolor, Tigridia augusta, Tigridia hintonii, Tigridia inusitata, Tigridia immaculata, Tigridia illecebrosa, Tigridia huyanae, Tigridia ehrenbergii, Tigridia albicans, Tigridia hallbergii, Tigridia galanthoides, Tigridia huajuapanensis, Tigridia matudae, Tigridia mortonii, Tigridia philippiana, Tigridia pearcei, Tigridia pavonia, Tigridia multiflora, Tigridia molseediana, Tigridia minuta, Tigridia mexicana, Tigridia meleagris, Tigridia orthantha, Tigridia violacea, Tigridia venusta, Tigridia pulchella, Tigridia tepoxtlana, Tigridia seleriana, Tigridia purruchucana, Tigridia purpusii, Tigridia amatlanensis, Tigridia gracielae, Tigridia rzedowskiana, Tigridia suarezii, Tigridia pugana, Tigridia conzattii, Tigridia longispatha,
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-325479: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.