Tritonia squalida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aiton) Ker Gawl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 16: t. 581 (1802)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787013
Common Names
- Squalida Tritonia
- Squalida Wild-Iris
- Squalida Wild-Flag
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tritonia squalida (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 squalida 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 squalida has bright yellow flowers with white markings and a black center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tritonia squalida is a bulbous perennial that can be grown from seed or from offsets. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the offsets in spring. The flowers are short-lived, lasting only a few days.
Where to Find Tritonia squalida
Tritonia squalida can be found in South Africa.
Tritonia squalida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tritonia squalida?
Tritonia squalida
What type of flower is Tritonia squalida?
Tritonia squalida is a bulbous perennial flower.
Where is Tritonia squalida native to?
Tritonia squalida is native to South Africa.
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-325583: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.