Status:
valid
Authors:
Niederl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mens. Mus. Prod. Argent. 31: 332 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787469
Common Names
- Trimezia cathartica
- Cape Iris
- Trimezia Cathartica
Description
Trimezia cathartica (also called Caribbean Trimezia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Trimezia cathartica is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trimezia cathartica has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, brown, and round, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are about 1 cm long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trimezia cathartica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division of the rhizome. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is best grown in moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH, from acidic to alkaline. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Trimezia cathartica
Trimezia cathartica is a species of flowering plant in the iris family, native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Trimezia cathartica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trimezia cathartica?
Trimezia cathartica
What is the common name of Trimezia cathartica?
Cathartic trimezia
Where is Trimezia cathartica native to?
Central America
Species in the Trimezia genus
Trimezia portosecurensis,
Trimezia paradoxa,
Trimezia rotundata,
Trimezia capitellata,
Trimezia itamarajuensis,
Trimezia pardina,
Trimezia sobolifera,
Trimezia chimantensis,
Trimezia guianensis,
Trimezia guaricana,
Trimezia caulosa,
Trimezia plicatifolia,
Trimezia brachypus,
Trimezia fosteriana,
Trimezia fistulosa,
Trimezia exillima,
Trimezia candida,
Trimezia humilis,
Trimezia brevicaulis,
Trimezia spathata,
Trimezia martinicensis,
Trimezia juncifolia,
Trimezia caerulea,
Trimezia variegata,
Trimezia truncata,
Trimezia steyermarkii,
Trimezia glauca,
Trimezia sabini,
Trimezia pusilla,
Trimezia organensis,
Trimezia northiana,
Trimezia cathartica,
Trimezia altivallis,
Trimezia decora,
Trimezia decumbens,
Trimezia itatiaica,
Trimezia jaguatirica,
Trimezia latifolia,
Trimezia mogolensis,
Trimezia unca,
Trimezia campanula,
Trimezia datensis,
Trimezia monticola,
Trimezia eburnea,
Trimezia gracilis,
Trimezia floscella,
Trimezia speciosa,
Trimezia striata,
Trimezia castaneomaculata,
Trimezia concava,
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,