Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Tritonia Ker-Gawler [171]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Iridaceae

family_ja: アヤメ

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distribution_en: S.tropic Africa to Cape

description_en: Genus of 28 species of cormous perennials, closely related to Crocosmia, found mainly on grassy or stony hillsides in South Africa and Swaziland. They are grown for their slender spikes of funnel-or cup-shaped, colourful flowers. The 2-ranked leaves are usually linear to lance-shaped. Grow in a warm, sunny, mixed or herbaceous border. In frost-prone areas, grow half-hardy species in a cool greenhouse or conservatory.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy to half hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) as soon as ripe. Remove offsets when dormant

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment_ja: トリトニア

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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