Status:
valid
Authors:
Fernald
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 8: 70 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000738174
Common Names
- Mountain Twisted-stalk
- Mountain Streptopus
- Mountain Fiddlehead
Description
Streptopus oreopolus (also called Mountain 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 oreopolus 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 oreopolus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Streptopus oreopolus 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 oreopolus
Streptopus oreopolus is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands and meadows.
Streptopus oreopolus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streptopus oreopolus?
Streptopus oreopolus
What is the common name of Streptopus oreopolus?
Mountain Twistedstalk
What is the natural habitat of Streptopus oreopolus?
Moist woods and thickets
Species in the Streptopus genus
Streptopus parviflorus,
Streptopus simplex,
Streptopus streptopoides,
Streptopus parasimplex,
Streptopus obtusatus,
Streptopus oreopolus,
Streptopus ovalis,
Streptopus amplexifolius,
Streptopus lanceolatus,
Streptopus koreanus,
Streptopus chatterjeeanus,
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,