Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
longifolium
ID:
554948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 162 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554280



Common Names

  • Longleaf Spatholirion
  • Spatholirion Longifolium
  • Long-Leaved Spatholirion


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Synonyms

  • Pollia dielsii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Spatholirion scandens Dunn [unknown]
  • Streptolirion longifolium Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Spatholirion longifolium (also called Long-Leaved 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 longifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spatholirion longifolium 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 longifolium 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 longifolium

Spatholirion longifolium 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 longifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spatholirion longifolium?

Spatholirion longifolium

What is the common name of Spatholirion longifolium?

Longleaf Star Grass

Where is Spatholirion longifolium 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,

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