Tigridia pugana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aarón Rodr. & Ortiz-Cat.
Source:
iplants
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 76: 60 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806681
Common Names
- Tigridia pugana
- Pugana Tigridia
- Pugana Tiger Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tigridia pugana (also called 'Pugana Tiger Flower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands, growing at elevations between 500 and 1,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Tigridia pugana has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tigridia pugana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black in color. The seedlings have a single, upright stem with two to four leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tigridia pugana is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Tigridia pugana
Tigridia pugana is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in moist and wet forests, at elevations of up to 1,200 m.
Tigridia pugana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Tigridia pugana?
Tigridia pugana is found in tropical montane forests in Mexico.
What is the flower color of Tigridia pugana?
The flowers of Tigridia pugana are orange or yellow.
What is the size of Tigridia pugana?
Tigridia pugana is a small plant, reaching up to 30 cm in height.
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-344937: Based on the initial data import
Aarón Rodríguez Contreras (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aarón Rodr.' in the authors string.
Luis Ortiz-Catedral (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ortiz-Cat.' in the authors string.