Tritoniopsis lata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lata
ID:
787727
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) G.J.Lewis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 25: 335 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787060
Common Names
- Lata Tritoniopsis
- Broad Tritoniopsis
- Tritoniopsis Lata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tritoniopsis lata (also called Broad Tritoniopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. It grows in open, sunny areas, often in grasslands or meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Tritoniopsis lata 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tritoniopsis lata var. longibracteata (L.Bolus) G.J.LewisTritoniopsis lata var. lata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tritoniopsis lata 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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Tritoniopsis lata is a hardy perennial that is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and prefers moist, humus-rich soils. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in containers in a cold frame in the fall or spring.
Where to Find Tritoniopsis lata
Tritoniopsis lata can be found in South Africa.
Tritoniopsis lata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tritoniopsis lata?
Tritoniopsis lata
What type of flower is Tritoniopsis lata?
Tritoniopsis lata is a bulbous perennial flower.
Where is Tritoniopsis lata native to?
Tritoniopsis lata is native to South Africa.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-325626: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Gwendoline Joyce Lewis (1909-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Lewis' in the authors string.