Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 56: 580 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786703
Common Names
- Burchell's Tritoniopsis
- Tritoniopsis Burchellii
- Burchell's Tritoniopsis
Description
Tritoniopsis burchellii (also called Burchell's tritoniopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 4 m in height. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry forests, woodlands, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tritoniopsis burchellii is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its beautiful and colorful flowers. It can also be used to make herbal teas and infusions, due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tritoniopsis burchellii is a white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tritoniopsis burchellii is a bulbous perennial that can be grown from seed or from offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Offsets can be divided in the spring and replanted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Tritoniopsis burchellii
Tritoniopsis burchellii is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist meadows, open woods, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Tritoniopsis burchellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tritoniopsis burchellii?
Tritoniopsis burchellii
What is the common name of Tritoniopsis burchellii?
Burchell's Tritoniopsis
What is the natural habitat of Tritoniopsis burchellii?
Grassy hillsides, open woodlands, and scrublands
Species in the Tritoniopsis genus
Tritoniopsis bicolor,
Tritoniopsis flava,
Tritoniopsis toximontana,
Tritoniopsis burchellii,
Tritoniopsis revoluta,
Tritoniopsis antholyza,
Tritoniopsis intermedia,
Tritoniopsis pulchra,
Tritoniopsis triticea,
Tritoniopsis williamsiana,
Tritoniopsis caledonensis,
Tritoniopsis latifolia,
Tritoniopsis dodii,
Tritoniopsis elongata,
Tritoniopsis lata,
Tritoniopsis lesliei,
Tritoniopsis nemorosa,
Tritoniopsis nervosa,
Tritoniopsis parviflora,
Tritoniopsis pulchella,
Tritoniopsis ramosa,
Tritoniopsis unguicularis,
Tritoniopsis flexuosa,
Tritoniopsis cinnamomea,
Tritoniopsis caffra,
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,