Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oaxacana
ID:
915315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Molseed) Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Iris Family : 253 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914650



Common Names

  • Tigridia oaxacana
  • Oaxacan Tigridia
  • Oaxacan Tiger Flower


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Description

Tigridia oaxacana (also called Oaxacan Tigridia, among many other common names) is a small bulbous plant found in Mexico. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and produces small, brightly-colored flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats and is a threatened species due to habitat loss.

Uses & Benefits

Tigridia oaxacana is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tigridia oaxacana is a bright, orange-red flower with yellow markings. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and delicate with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tigridia oaxacana is a bulbous plant native to Mexico. It can be cultivated in a sunny, well-drained location and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by dividing the bulbs and replanting them in a well-draining potting mix. The plant should be fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Tigridia oaxacana

Tigridia oaxacana is native to Mexico

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-459647: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Elwood Wendell Molseed (1938-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molseed' in the authors string.