Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
hexophthalma
ID:
746197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 40: 50 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745530



Common Names

  • Triuris Hexophthalma
  • Six-Eyed Triuris
  • Hexophthalma Triuris


Searching for Triuris hexophthalma? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Triuris hexophthalma (also called Hexophthalma Triuris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a single stem and bright yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Triuris hexophthalma is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triuris hexophthalma has yellow flowers with five petals and a star-like shape. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

Searching for Triuris hexophthalma? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Triuris hexophthalma is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and frost.

Where to Find Triuris hexophthalma

Triuris hexophthalma can be found in North America.

Triuris hexophthalma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triuris hexophthalma?

Triuris hexophthalma

What is the common name of Triuris hexophthalma?

Six-eyed Triuris

What is the natural habitat of Triuris hexophthalma?

Triuris hexophthalma is found in grasslands and open woodlands in South America.

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-289847: Based on the initial data import
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.