Tritonia cooperi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturf. Ges. Halle 15: 358 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786880
Common Names
- Tritonia cooperi
- Cooper's Tritonia
- Cooper's Tritonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tritonia cooperi (also called Cooper's tritonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow, green leaves and produces yellow flowers. It typically grows in rocky, well-drained soils in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Tritonia cooperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tritonia cooperi sub. cooperiTritonia cooperi sub. quadrialata M.P.de Vos
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tritonia cooperi has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tritonia cooperi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Tritonia cooperi
Tritonia cooperi is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Tritonia cooperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tritonia cooperi?
Tritonia cooperi
What is the common name of Tritonia cooperi?
Cooper's tritonia
What is the natural habitat of Tritonia cooperi?
It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Tritonia genus
Tritonia karooica, Tritonia marlothii, Tritonia drakensbergensis, Tritonia delpierrei, Tritonia chrysantha, Tritonia laxifolia, Tritonia lancea, Tritonia kamisbergensis, Tritonia pallida, Tritonia nelsonii, Tritonia moggii, Tritonia bakeri, Tritonia atrorubens, Tritonia dubia, Tritonia florentiae, Tritonia cooperi, Tritonia disticha, Tritonia deusta, Tritonia crocata, Tritonia flabellifolia, Tritonia parvula, Tritonia squalida, Tritonia securigera, Tritonia undulata, Tritonia tugwelliae, Tritonia gladiolaris, Tritonia cedarmontana, Tritonia linearifolia,
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-325448: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.