Spatholirion ornatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ornatum
ID:
554950
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 34: 329 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554282
Common Names
- Ornate Spatholirion
- Spatholirion Ornatum
- Ornamental Spatholirion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spatholirion ornatum (also called Spatholirion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Spatholirion ornatum 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 ornatum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Spatholirion ornatum 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 ornatum
Spatholirion ornatum 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 ornatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spatholirion ornatum?
Spatholirion ornatum
What is the common name of Spatholirion ornatum?
Ornate Star Grass
Where is Spatholirion ornatum native to?
Eastern North America
Species in the Spatholirion genus
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-266207: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.