4,477 observations
Tiger flower
Tigridia pavonia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Liliopsida βΊOrder: Asparagales βΊFamily: Iridaceae βΊGenus: Tigridia
About
Tigridia pavonia is the best-known species from the genus Tigridia, in the Iridaceae family. Common names include jockey's cap lily, Mexican shellflower peacock flower, tiger iris, and tiger flower. The species is widespread across much of Mexico as well as Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. The species is also considered naturalized in Ecuador and Peru.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Tiger flower is Tigridia pavonia.
- Tiger flower belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Tiger flower belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Tiger flower belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Tiger flower belongs to the order Asparagales.
- Tiger flower belongs to the family Iridaceae.
- Tiger flower belongs to the genus Tigridia.