Tigridia van-houttei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roezl ex G.Nicholson
Source:
iplants
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Ill. Dict. Gard. 4: 39 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786704
Common Names
- Van Houtte's Tigridia
- Tigridia Van-Houttei
- Van Houtte's Tigridia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tigridia van-houttei (also called Van Houtte's tigridia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to Mexico, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tigridia van-houttei is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its beautiful and colorful flowers. It can also be used to make herbal teas and infusions, due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tigridia van-houttei sub. van-houtteiFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tigridia van-houttei is a yellow, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tigridia van-houttei is a bulbous perennial that can be grown from seed or from offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Offsets can be divided in the spring and replanted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Tigridia van-houttei
Tigridia van-houttei is native to Mexico and is found in moist meadows, open woods, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Tigridia van-houttei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tigridia van-houttei?
Tigridia van-houttei
What is the common name of Tigridia van-houttei?
Van Houtte's Tiger Flower
What is the natural habitat of Tigridia van-houttei?
Grassy hillsides, open woodlands, and scrublands
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-325271: Based on the initial data import
George Nicholson (1847-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Nicholson' in the authors string.
Benedikt Roezl (1823-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roezl' in the authors string.