Tigridia meleagris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Nicholson
Source:
iplants
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Ill. Dict. Gard. 4: 39 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786992
Common Names
- Meleagris Tigridia
- Meleagris Tiger-Flower
- Meleagris Tiger-Lily
Searching for Tigridia meleagris? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tigridia meleagris (also called Mexican Tiger Flower, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has bright yellow and orange flowers with three petals and three sepals. It grows in open, sunny areas, often in grasslands or meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Tigridia meleagris is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a border or edging plant in gardens. It is also used in cut flower arrangements and as a container plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tigridia meleagris has large, showy, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Searching for Tigridia meleagris? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tigridia meleagris is a bulbous perennial native to Mexico. It has bright, showy flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is hardy in USDA zones 8-11. It can be propagated from seed or offsets. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist until germination. To propagate from offsets, carefully dig up the bulb and separate the offsets. Plant the offsets in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist until they are established.
Where to Find Tigridia meleagris
Tigridia meleagris can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Tigridia meleagris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tigridia meleagris?
Tigridia meleagris
What is the common name of Tigridia meleagris?
Guinea-fowl Tigridia
What is the natural habitat of Tigridia meleagris?
Tigridia meleagris 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-325563: Based on the initial data import
George Nicholson (1847-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Nicholson' in the authors string.