Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
parviflorus
ID:
738807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 10: 89 (1887 publ. 1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000738140



Common Names

  • Small-flowered Twisted-stalk
  • Small-flowered Streptopus
  • Small-flowered Fiddlehead


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Description

Streptopus parviflorus (also called Smallflower 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 parviflorus 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 parviflorus 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 parviflorus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown in moist, well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. The divisions should be planted in the spring or fall in moist soil. The seeds should be planted in the spring in moist soil. The plants should be kept in full sun or partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Streptopus parviflorus

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

Streptopus parviflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptopus parviflorus?

Streptopus parviflorus

What is the common name of Streptopus parviflorus?

Small-flowered Twistedstalk

What is the natural habitat of Streptopus parviflorus?

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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