Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1412817

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ravenna) Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:56. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425282

Common Names

  • Elegans Aroid
  • Elegans Arum
  • Trimezia Elegans

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Description

Trimezia elegans (also called Elegant Trimezia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trimezia elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trimezia elegans has small, yellow flowers with three petals, each with a darker yellow stripe in the center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trimezia elegans is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It is best grown in partial shade, in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and divisions can be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Trimezia elegans

Trimezia elegans can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Trimezia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trimezia elegans?

Trimezia elegans

What is the family of Trimezia elegans?

Iridaceae

Where is Trimezia elegans native to?

Mexico

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,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.