Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Tigridia [1734]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Peacock flower, Tiger flower

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Family: Iridaceae

family_ja: アヤメ

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of 23 species of bulbous perennials from seasonally dry sands and grassland, occasionally among rocks, in Mexico and Guatemala They have mostly basal, narrowly lance-shaped to sword-shaped leaves. The attractive, short-lived, brightly coloured summer flowers, either upright and iris-like or pendent and bell-shaped, have 3 large, spreading outer segments and 3 shorter inner ones. In frost-free climates, grow in a border; in frost-prone areas, grow outdoors and lift in autumn, or grow permanently as container plants in a cool greenhouse or conservatory.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring. Separate offsets when dormant (taking care to avoid plants affected by viruses).

pests_en: Prone to viruses.

description_ja:

The essential 1000 genera certification Genus Tigridia

2019 edition

Si Level
Family Iridaceae

2003 edition

A Level
Family アヤメ
草本III・球根植物
トラフユリ

1986 edition

B Level
Family アヤメ
球根
トラフユリ

Si level: the genus existed in 2003 or 1986 edition, but not listed in 2019 edition. (S level implied, 303 genera)

comment:

comment_ja: トラフユリ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Iridaceae アヤメ科 Show
PB2 Iridaceae アヤメ科 Show
PB3 Iridaceae アヤメ科 Show

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