Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linearifolia
ID:
1043575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 41: 173 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042913

Common Names

  • Tritonia linearifolia
  • Linearifolia tritonia
  • Linearifolia wild onion

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Uses & Benefits

Tritonia linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tritonia linearifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a single yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tritonia linearifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Tritonia linearifolia

Tritonia linearifolia can be found in the southeastern United States.

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

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.