Tritonia tugwelliae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
iplants
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 45 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787047
Common Names
- Tugwelliae Tritonia
- Tugwelliae Wild-Iris
- Tugwelliae Wild-Flag
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tritonia tugwelliae (also called Tugwell's 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 tugwelliae 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 tugwelliae 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 tugwelliae 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 tugwelliae
Tritonia tugwelliae can be found in South Africa.
Tritonia tugwelliae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tritonia tugwelliae?
Tritonia tugwelliae
What type of flower is Tritonia tugwelliae?
Tritonia tugwelliae is a bulbous perennial flower.
Where is Tritonia tugwelliae native to?
Tritonia tugwelliae 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-325614: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.