Tigridia philippiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 85: 26 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786981
Common Names
- Philippian Tigridia
- Philippian Tiger-Flower
- Philippian Tiger-Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tigridia philippiana (also called Philippine Tigridia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen herb native to Central America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet forests, thickets, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tigridia philippiana 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
The flowers of Tigridia philippiana are bright orange and have three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tigridia philippiana 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 philippiana
Tigridia philippiana is native to Mexico.
Tigridia philippiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tigridia philippiana?
Tigridia philippiana
What is the common name of Tigridia philippiana?
Philippine Tigridia
What is the natural habitat of Tigridia philippiana?
Tigridia philippiana 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-325551: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.