Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
elegans
ID:
554945

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cherfils) C.Y.Wu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 3: 685 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554277



Common Names

  • Elegant Spatholirion
  • Elegant Spatholirion-flower
  • Elegant Spatholirion-lily


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Synonyms

  • Streptolirion elegans Cherfils [unknown]

Description

Spatholirion elegans (also called Elegant Spatholirion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, slender stems.

Uses & Benefits

Spatholirion elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spatholirion elegans has small white flowers, with a seed pod that is spiky and contains several seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spatholirion elegans is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Propagation is done through division of the rhizome. The plant should be divided every 2-3 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Spatholirion elegans

Spatholirion elegans is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open habitats such as deserts and sagebrush steppes. It is most commonly found in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Spatholirion elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spatholirion elegans?

Spatholirion elegans

What is the common name of Spatholirion elegans?

Elegant Star Grass

Where is Spatholirion elegans native to?

Eastern North America

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-266205: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Herbert Cherfils: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cherfils' in the authors string.