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Aletris ×tottenii

Scientific Name: Aletris ×tottenii

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Aletris tottenii

Aletris tottenii, also known as Totten's colicroot, is a species within the genus Aletris.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aletris tottenii E.T.Br.
  • Rank: Hybrid
  • Genus: Aletris
  • Family: Nartheciaceae (formerly Liliaceae)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms: None explicitly listed, but noted as a hybrid of Aletris lutea and Aletris obovata.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Aletris tottenii is found in Georgia and Florida.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Aletris tottenii is a member of the colicroot genus (Aletris).
  • A white-flowered form of Aletris lutea, a parent species of Aletris tottenii, has been described.

Ecology

  • Some species of Aletris, including parent species of Aletris tottenii such as A. lutea and A. obovata, benefit from occasional burning or habitat management.

Genetics

  • Aletris tottenii is a hybrid originating from Aletris lutea and Aletris obovata.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Aletris is a genus within the kingdom Plantae.

Further Information

  • Taxonomic Serial No.: 500955.
  • Species 2000/ITIS Catalogue of Life.
  • NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life.