Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tigrina
ID:
215806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden ex Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Fl. Gard. 3: 171 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215135

Common Names

  • Houlletia tigrina
  • Tigrina Houlletia
  • Houlletia Tigrina

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Synonyms

  • Houlletia landsbergi Linden & Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Houlletia tigrina (also called 'Tiger Tea', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in wet, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Houlletia tigrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to protect the soil from erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Houlletia tigrina has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Houlletia tigrina is a shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Houlletia tigrina

Houlletia tigrina can be found in the Andes mountain range in South America.

Houlletia tigrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Houlletia tigrina?

Houlletia tigrina

What are the common names of Houlletia tigrina?

Tiger Houlletia, Tiger Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Houlletia tigrina?

Houlletia tigrina is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-100300: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.