Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 48 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000738143
Common Names
- Simple Twisted-stalk
- Simple Streptopus
- Simple Fiddlehead
Description
Streptopus simplex (also called Simple 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 simplex 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 simplex 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 simplex 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 simplex
Streptopus simplex is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands and meadows.
Streptopus simplex FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streptopus simplex?
Streptopus simplex
What is the common name of Streptopus simplex?
Simple Twistedstalk
What is the natural habitat of Streptopus simplex?
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,