Tritoniopsis pulchella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
787733
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.J.Lewis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 25: 331 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787066
Common Names
- Pulchella Tritoniopsis
- Pretty Tritoniopsis
- Tritoniopsis Pulchella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tritoniopsis pulchella (also called Beautiful 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 pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tritoniopsis pulchella var. pulchellaTritoniopsis pulchella var. alpina G.J.Lewis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tritoniopsis pulchella 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 pulchella is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Tritoniopsis pulchella
Tritoniopsis pulchella can be found in South Africa.
Tritoniopsis pulchella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tritoniopsis pulchella?
Tritoniopsis pulchella
What type of flower is Tritoniopsis pulchella?
Tritoniopsis pulchella is a bulbous perennial flower.
Where is Tritoniopsis pulchella native to?
Tritoniopsis pulchella 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-325631: Based on the initial data import
Gwendoline Joyce Lewis (1909-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Lewis' in the authors string.