Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
flava
ID:
787360

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 31: 178 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786693

Common Names

  • Yellow Tritoniopsis
  • Tritoniopsis Flava
  • Yellow Tritoniopsis

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Description

Tritoniopsis flava (also called Yellow Tritoniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has narrow, linear leaves and produces star-shaped flowers with bright yellow and white petals.

Uses & Benefits

Tritoniopsis flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tritoniopsis flava is a white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tritoniopsis flava is a bulbous perennial that can be grown from seed or from offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Offsets can be divided in the spring and replanted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Tritoniopsis flava

Tritoniopsis flava is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist meadows, open woods, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Tritoniopsis flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tritoniopsis flava?

Tritoniopsis flava

What is the common name of Tritoniopsis flava?

Yellow Tritoniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Tritoniopsis flava?

Grassy hillsides, open woodlands, and scrublands

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 kew-325261: Based on the initial data import
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.