Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dubia
ID:
787537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. ex Klatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 761 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786870



Common Names

  • Tritonia dubia
  • Doubtful Tritonia
  • Doubtful Tritonia


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Description

Tritonia dubia (also called the doubtful 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 dubia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tritonia dubia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Tritonia dubia 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 dubia

Tritonia dubia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Tritonia dubia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tritonia dubia?

Tritonia dubia

What is the common name of Tritonia dubia?

Dubious tritonia

What is the natural habitat of Tritonia dubia?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-325439: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.