Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
peruviana
ID:
747961

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Maas & Maas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 192: 258 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747294



Common Names

  • Triuridopsis peruviana
  • Peruvian Triuridopsis
  • Peruvian Triuridopsis


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Description

Triuridopsis peruviana (also called Peruvian Three-Fingered Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to South America and typically found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Triuridopsis peruviana is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triuridopsis peruviana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triuridopsis peruviana is a perennial native to South America. It prefers a sunny or partially shaded position in well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer.

Where to Find Triuridopsis peruviana

Triuridopsis peruviana is native to Peru.

Triuridopsis peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triuridopsis peruviana?

Triuridopsis peruviana

What is the common name of Triuridopsis peruviana?

Peruvian Triuridopsis

What is the natural habitat of Triuridopsis peruviana?

Grasslands, meadows and pastures

Species in the Triuridopsis genus

Species in the Triuridaceae family

Kihansia lovettii, Kihansia jengiensis, Kupea martinetugei, Kupea jonii, Lacandonia schismatica, Lacandonia brasiliana, Peltophyllum caudatum, Peltophyllum luteum, Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-290085: Based on the initial data import
Hiltje Maas-van de Kamer (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Maas' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.