Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moggii
ID:
787518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oberm.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 3: 24 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786851



Common Names

  • Tritonia moggii
  • Mogg's Tritonia
  • Mogg's Tritonia


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Description

Tritonia moggii (also called Mogg'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 moggii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tritonia moggii 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 moggii 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 moggii

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

Tritonia moggii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tritonia moggii?

Tritonia moggii

What is the common name of Tritonia moggii?

Mogg's tritonia

What is the natural habitat of Tritonia moggii?

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,

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