Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galanthoides
ID:
787585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molseed

Source:
iplants

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 54: 87 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786918

Common Names

  • Galanthoides Tiger Flower
  • Mexican Shell Flower
  • Mexican Shells

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Description

Tigridia galanthoides (also called Galanthus-Like Tigridia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has glossy, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tigridia galanthoides 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

Tigridia galanthoides has a bright yellow and orange flower with white stripes and a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a white stripe down the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tigridia galanthoides is a bulbous perennial that can be grown from seed or from offsets. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the offsets in spring. The flowers are short-lived, lasting only a few days.

Where to Find Tigridia galanthoides

Tigridia galanthoides can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico.

Tigridia galanthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tigridia galanthoides?

Tigridia galanthoides

What is the common name of Tigridia galanthoides?

Galanthoides Tiger Flower

What is the natural habitat of Tigridia galanthoides?

Tigridia galanthoides is native to Mexico and Guatemala

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,

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