Tritonia crocata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ker Gawl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 16: t. 581 (1802)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786884
Common Names
- Tritonia crocata
- Saffron-Flowered Tritonia
- Saffron Flowered Tritonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tritonia crocata (also called the saffron 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 crocata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tritonia crocata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tritonia crocata 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 crocata
Tritonia crocata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Tritonia crocata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tritonia crocata?
Tritonia crocata
What is the common name of Tritonia crocata?
Crocata tritonia
What is the natural habitat of Tritonia crocata?
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-325451: Based on the initial data import
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.