Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mortonii
ID:
787647

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molseed

Source:
iplants

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 54: 61 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786980



Common Names

  • Morton's Tigridia
  • Morton's Tiger-Flower
  • Morton's Tiger-Lily


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Description

Tigridia matudae (also called Matuda's Tigridia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen herb native to Central America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet forests, thickets, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tigridia mortonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tigridia mortonii are bright orange and have three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tigridia matudae is a bulbous perennial native to Mexico. It has bright, showy flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is hardy in USDA zones 8-11. It can be propagated from seed or offsets. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist until germination. To propagate from offsets, carefully dig up the bulb and separate the offsets. Plant the offsets in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist until they are established.

Where to Find Tigridia mortonii

Tigridia mortonii is native to Mexico.

Tigridia mortonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tigridia mortonii?

Tigridia mortonii

What is the common name of Tigridia mortonii?

Mortonii Tiger Flower

What is the natural habitat of Tigridia mortonii?

Tigridia mortonii 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,

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