Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
spicatus
ID:
787601

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) G.J.Lewis

Source:
iplants

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 7: 39 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786934



Common Names

  • Spiked Thereianthus
  • Spiked Star-Violet
  • Spiked Star-Lily


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Description

Thereianthus spicatus (also called Spicate Thereianthus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet forests, thickets, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Thereianthus spicatus is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thereianthus spicatus has a white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a white stripe down the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thereianthus spicatus is a small evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or from cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Thereianthus spicatus

Thereianthus spicatus can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico.

Thereianthus spicatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thereianthus spicatus?

Thereianthus spicatus

What is the common name of Thereianthus spicatus?

Spicatus Thereianthus

What is the natural habitat of Thereianthus spicatus?

Thereianthus spicatus is native to Mexico and Guatemala

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-325503: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Gwendoline Joyce Lewis (1909-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Lewis' in the authors string.