Tritoniopsis flexuosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
787739
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) G.J.Lewis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 25: 352 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787072
Common Names
- Flexuosa Tritoniopsis
- Winding Tritoniopsis
- Tritoniopsis Flexuosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tritoniopsis flexuosa (also called Flexuous Tritoniopsis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry forests, thickets, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tritoniopsis flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tritoniopsis flexuosa has bright yellow flowers with white markings and a black center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tritoniopsis flexuosa is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Tritoniopsis flexuosa
Tritoniopsis flexuosa is native to the Mediterranean region.
Tritoniopsis flexuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tritoniopsis flexuosa?
Tritoniopsis flexuosa
What type of flower is Tritoniopsis flexuosa?
Tritoniopsis flexuosa is a bulbous perennial flower.
Where is Tritoniopsis flexuosa native to?
Tritoniopsis flexuosa is native to South Africa.
Species in the Tritoniopsis genus
Tritoniopsis bicolor, Tritoniopsis flava, Tritoniopsis toximontana, Tritoniopsis burchellii, Tritoniopsis revoluta, Tritoniopsis antholyza, Tritoniopsis intermedia, Tritoniopsis pulchra, Tritoniopsis triticea, Tritoniopsis williamsiana, Tritoniopsis caledonensis, Tritoniopsis latifolia, Tritoniopsis dodii, Tritoniopsis elongata, Tritoniopsis lata, Tritoniopsis lesliei, Tritoniopsis nemorosa, Tritoniopsis nervosa, Tritoniopsis parviflora, Tritoniopsis pulchella, Tritoniopsis ramosa, Tritoniopsis unguicularis, Tritoniopsis flexuosa, Tritoniopsis cinnamomea, Tritoniopsis caffra,
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-325637: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Gwendoline Joyce Lewis (1909-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Lewis' in the authors string.