Tritonia laxifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Handb. Irid. : 195 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786830
Common Names
- Tritonia Laxifolia
- Laxifolia Tritonia
- Tritonia Laxifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tritonia laxifolia (also called Loose-Leaved Tritonia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has glossy, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical forests and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tritonia laxifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tritonia laxifolia 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 laxifolia is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 8-12 inches. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Division should be done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Tritonia laxifolia
Tritonia laxifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Tritonia laxifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tritonia laxifolia?
Tritonia laxifolia
What is the common name of Tritonia laxifolia?
Lax-leaved tritonia
What is the natural habitat of Tritonia laxifolia?
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-325401: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.