Tigridia durangense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Molseed ex Cruden
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 20: 314 1968
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247428
Common Names
- Tigridia durangense
- Durango Tiger Flower
- Durangense Tiger Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tigridia durangense (also called Tiger Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has bright orange flowers with yellow stripes and grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Tigridia durangense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tigridia durangense is a small, yellow, five-petalled spike. The seed is a small, black, round spore. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tigridia durangense is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Tigridia durangense
Tigridia durangense can be found in the states of Durango and Chihuahua in Mexico.
Tigridia durangense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tigridia durangense?
Tigridia durangense
What is the common name of Tigridia durangense?
Durango Tiger Flower
What is the natural habitat of Tigridia durangense?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Tigridia genus
Tigridia mariaetrinitatis, Tigridia raimondii, Tigridia van-houttei, Tigridia estelae, Tigridia chrysantha, Tigridia martinezii, Tigridia potosina, Tigridia catarinensis, Tigridia alpestris, Tigridia durangensis, Tigridia dugesii, Tigridia flammea, Tigridia chiapensis, Tigridia bicolor, Tigridia augusta, Tigridia hintonii, Tigridia inusitata, Tigridia immaculata, Tigridia illecebrosa, Tigridia huyanae, Tigridia ehrenbergii, Tigridia albicans, Tigridia hallbergii, Tigridia galanthoides, Tigridia huajuapanensis, Tigridia matudae, Tigridia mortonii, Tigridia philippiana, Tigridia pearcei, Tigridia pavonia, Tigridia multiflora, Tigridia molseediana, Tigridia minuta, Tigridia mexicana, Tigridia meleagris, Tigridia orthantha, Tigridia violacea, Tigridia venusta, Tigridia pulchella, Tigridia tepoxtlana, Tigridia seleriana, Tigridia purruchucana, Tigridia purpusii, Tigridia amatlanensis, Tigridia gracielae, Tigridia rzedowskiana, Tigridia suarezii, Tigridia pugana, Tigridia conzattii, Tigridia longispatha,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50141546: Based on the initial data import
Robert William Cruden (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cruden' in the authors string.
Elwood Wendell Molseed (1938-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molseed' in the authors string.