Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
obtusatus
ID:
738840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fassett

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 37: 102 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000738173



Common Names

  • Blunt Twisted-stalk
  • Blunt Streptopus
  • Blunt Fiddlehead


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Description

Streptopus obtusatus (also called Obtuse Twistedstalk, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has alternate, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers with six petals. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Streptopus obtusatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Streptopus obtusatus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptopus obtusatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Streptopus obtusatus

Streptopus obtusatus is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands and meadows.

Streptopus obtusatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptopus obtusatus?

Streptopus obtusatus

What is the common name of Streptopus obtusatus?

Blunt-flowered Twistedstalk

What is the natural habitat of Streptopus obtusatus?

Moist woods and thickets

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

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