Triteleia versicolor - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
750661
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoover
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 25: 91 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749994
Common Names
- Triteleia versicolor
- Versicolor Triteleia
- Versicolor Triteleia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triteleia versicolor (also called multicolored triteleia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California and Oregon. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, and has long, narrow leaves and multicolored flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Triteleia versicolor is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triteleia versicolor is a white to lavender star-shaped flower with six petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triteleia versicolor is a hardy, short-lived perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location. To propagate by division, dig up the plant in spring or autumn and divide the clump into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in the same location or in a new location.
Where to Find Triteleia versicolor
Triteleia versicolor can be found in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
Triteleia versicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triteleia versicolor?
Triteleia versicolor
What is the common name of Triteleia versicolor?
Versicolor Brodiaea
What is the natural habitat of Triteleia versicolor?
It is native to California, growing in sandy soils in grassland and open woodland.
Species in the Triteleia genus
Triteleia ixioides, Triteleia clementina, Triteleia bridgesii, Triteleia crocea, Triteleia grandiflora, Triteleia hyacinthina, Triteleia laxa, Triteleia lemmoniae, Triteleia guadalupensis, Triteleia dudleyi, Triteleia lilacina, Triteleia hendersonii, Triteleia versicolor, Triteleia lugens, Triteleia montana, Triteleia peduncularis, Triteleia versicolor, Triteleia piutensis,
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
Robert Francis Hoover (1913-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoover' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:259696-2: Based on the initial data import