Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
illecebrosa
ID:
787577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cruden

Source:
iplants

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 27: 105 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786910

Common Names

  • Illecebrosa Tiger Flower
  • Mexican Shell Flower
  • Mexican Shells

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Description

Tigridia illecebrosa (also called the alluring tigridia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has long, narrow, green leaves and produces yellow and red flowers. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Tigridia illecebrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tigridia illecebrosa 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 illecebrosa is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 8-12 inches. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Division should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Tigridia illecebrosa

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

Tigridia illecebrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tigridia illecebrosa?

Tigridia illecebrosa

What is the common name of Tigridia illecebrosa?

Tempting Tigridia

What is the natural habitat of Tigridia illecebrosa?

Tigridia illecebrosa is native to Mexico and Central America

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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