Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
choctawensis
ID:
667266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Traub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 18: 70 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666598



Common Names

  • Choctaw Spiderlily
  • Hymenocallis Choctawensis
  • Choctaw Spider-lily


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Description

Hymenocallis choctawensis (also called Choctawensis, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It has white flowers and grows in moist forests and in areas with high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocallis choctawensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hymenocallis choctawensis are white in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Hymenocallis choctawensis: This plant is propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hymenocallis choctawensis

Hymenocallis choctawensis is native to the southeastern United States. It is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs.

Hymenocallis choctawensis FAQ

What is the common name of Hymenocallis choctawensis?

Choctaw Spiderlily

What is the scientific name of Choctaw Spiderlily?

Hymenocallis choctawensis

What is the family of Hymenocallis choctawensis?

Amaryllidaceae

Species in the Hymenocallis genus

Hymenocallis acutifolia, Hymenocallis araniflora, Hymenocallis arenicola, Hymenocallis astrostephana, Hymenocallis azteciana, Hymenocallis baumlii, Hymenocallis bolivariana, Hymenocallis caribaea, Hymenocallis choctawensis, Hymenocallis choretis, Hymenocallis cleo, Hymenocallis clivorum, Hymenocallis concinna, Hymenocallis cordifolia, Hymenocallis coronaria, Hymenocallis crassifolia, Hymenocallis durangoensis, Hymenocallis duvalensis, Hymenocallis eucharidifolia, Hymenocallis fragrans, Hymenocallis franklinensis, Hymenocallis glauca, Hymenocallis godfreyi, Hymenocallis graminifolia, Hymenocallis guatemalensis, Hymenocallis harrisiana, Hymenocallis henryae, Hymenocallis howardii, Hymenocallis imperialis, Hymenocallis incaica, Hymenocallis jaliscensis, Hymenocallis latifolia, Hymenocallis leavenworthii, Hymenocallis limaensis, Hymenocallis liriosme, Hymenocallis littoralis, Hymenocallis lobata, Hymenocallis longibracteata, Hymenocallis maximiliani, Hymenocallis multiflora, Hymenocallis occidentalis, Hymenocallis ornata, Hymenocallis ovata, Hymenocallis palmeri, Hymenocallis partita, Hymenocallis phalangidis, Hymenocallis pimana, Hymenocallis portamonetensis, Hymenocallis praticola, Hymenocallis proterantha,

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

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