Tritonia flabellifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.Delaroche) G.J.Lewis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 7: 30 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786887
Common Names
- Tritonia flabellifolia
- Fan-Leaf Tritonia
- Fan Leaf Tritonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tritonia flabellifolia (also called the fan-leaved 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 flabellifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tritonia flabellifolia var. major (Ker Gawl.) M.P.de VosTritonia flabellifolia var. flabellifolia
Tritonia flabellifolia var. thomasiae M.P.de Vos
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tritonia flabellifolia 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 flabellifolia 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 flabellifolia
Tritonia flabellifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Tritonia flabellifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tritonia flabellifolia?
Tritonia flabellifolia
What is the common name of Tritonia flabellifolia?
Fan-leaved tritonia
What is the natural habitat of Tritonia flabellifolia?
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-325454: Based on the initial data import
Gwendoline Joyce Lewis (1909-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Lewis' in the authors string.
Daniel de La Roche (1743-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Delaroche' in the authors string.