Tritonia parvula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 452 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786993
Common Names
- Small Tritonia
- Small Wild-Iris
- Small Wild-Flag
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tritonia parvula (also called Small Tritonia, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has bright yellow and orange flowers with three petals and three sepals. It grows in open, sunny areas, often in grasslands or meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Tritonia parvula is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a border or edging plant in gardens. It is also used in cut flower arrangements and as a container plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tritonia parvula has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tritonia parvula is a bulbous perennial native to Mexico. It has bright, showy flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is hardy in USDA zones 8-11. It can be propagated from seed or offsets. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist until germination. To propagate from offsets, carefully dig up the bulb and separate the offsets. Plant the offsets in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist until they are established.
Where to Find Tritonia parvula
Tritonia parvula can be found in South Africa.
Tritonia parvula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tritonia parvula?
Tritonia parvula
What is the common name of Tritonia parvula?
Small Tritonia
What is the natural habitat of Tritonia parvula?
Tritonia parvula is native to Central America and the Caribbean
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-325564: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.