Status:
valid
Authors:
Ker Gawl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 31: t. 1275 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786845
Common Names
- Tritonia Pallida
- Pallida Tritonia
- Tritonia Pallida
Description
Tritonia pallida (also called the pink tritonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow, green leaves and produces pink flowers. It typically grows in rocky, well-drained soils in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Tritonia pallida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tritonia pallida sub. tayloriae (L.Bolus) M.P.de Vos
Tritonia pallida sub. pallida
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tritonia pallida has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tritonia pallida can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Tritonia pallida
Tritonia pallida is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Tritonia pallida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tritonia pallida?
Tritonia pallida
What is the common name of Tritonia pallida?
Pale tritonia
What is the natural habitat of Tritonia pallida?
It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Tritonia genus
Tritonia karooica,
Tritonia marlothii,
Tritonia drakensbergensis,
Tritonia delpierrei,
Tritonia chrysantha,
Tritonia laxifolia,
Tritonia lancea,
Tritonia kamisbergensis,
Tritonia pallida,
Tritonia nelsonii,
Tritonia moggii,
Tritonia bakeri,
Tritonia atrorubens,
Tritonia dubia,
Tritonia florentiae,
Tritonia cooperi,
Tritonia disticha,
Tritonia deusta,
Tritonia crocata,
Tritonia flabellifolia,
Tritonia parvula,
Tritonia squalida,
Tritonia securigera,
Tritonia undulata,
Tritonia tugwelliae,
Tritonia gladiolaris,
Tritonia cedarmontana,
Tritonia linearifolia,
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,