Tritoniopsis latifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
787724
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.J.Lewis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 25: 333 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787057
Common Names
- Latifolia Tritoniopsis
- Latifolia Wild-Iris
- Latifolia Wild-Flag
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tritoniopsis latifolia (also called Broad-Leaved 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 latifolia 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
Tritoniopsis latifolia 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
Tritoniopsis latifolia 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 Tritoniopsis latifolia
Tritoniopsis latifolia can be found in South Africa.
Tritoniopsis latifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tritoniopsis latifolia?
Tritoniopsis latifolia
What type of flower is Tritoniopsis latifolia?
Tritoniopsis latifolia is a bulbous perennial flower.
Where is Tritoniopsis latifolia native to?
Tritoniopsis latifolia 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-325623: Based on the initial data import
Gwendoline Joyce Lewis (1909-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Lewis' in the authors string.