Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ixioides
ID:
750220

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dryand. ex W.T.Aiton) Greene

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2(6): 139. 1886 [1887 publ. 1886]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749553

Common Names

  • Triteleia Ixioides
  • Ixioid Triteleia
  • Triteleia Ixioid

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Description

Triteleia ixioides (also called Ithuriel's spear, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the temperate grasslands of North America. It grows up to 60cm tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in open grasslands, and in disturbed areas up to 3000m in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Triteleia ixioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Triteleia ixioides sub. scabra (Greene) L.W.Lenz
Triteleia ixioides sub. anilina (Greene) L.W.Lenz
Triteleia ixioides sub. cookii (Hoover) L.W.Lenz
Triteleia ixioides sub. ixioides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triteleia ixioides has white flowers with yellow centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triteleia ixioides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, this plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Triteleia ixioides

Triteleia ixioides is native to western North America and can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Triteleia ixioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triteleia ixioides?

Triteleia ixioides

What is the family of Triteleia ixioides?

Liliaceae

What is the common name of Triteleia ixioides?

Ithuriel's Spear

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-290436: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Jonas Carlsson Dryander (1748-1810): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dryand.' in the authors string.
William Townsend Aiton (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Aiton' in the authors string.