Status:
valid
Authors:
Suksathan & Borchs.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33: 406 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557748
Common Names
- Lanceleaf Stachyphrynium
- Lanceleaf False Hellebore
- Lanceleaf Veratrum
Description
Stachyphrynium lancifolium (also called 'Lance-leaved Stachyphrynium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 2 meters and a spread of up to 1.5 meters. It has fragrant, white flowers with yellow stamens. It grows in moist, acidic soils in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Stachyphrynium lancifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make perfumes and as a medicinal plant to treat colds and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stachyphrynium lancifolium has white or pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachyphrynium lancifolium is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Stachyphrynium lancifolium
Stachyphrynium lancifolium can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.
Stachyphrynium lancifolium FAQ
What type of soil does Stachyphrynium lancifolium prefer?
Stachyphrynium lancifolium prefers well-draining soil.
How much sunlight does Stachyphrynium lancifolium need?
Stachyphrynium lancifolium needs partial to full sun.
How often should Stachyphrynium lancifolium be watered?
Stachyphrynium lancifolium should be watered regularly, but do not overwater.
Species in the Stachyphrynium genus
Species in the Marantaceae family
Afrocalathea rhizantha,
Calathea anderssonii,
Calathea annae,
Calathea anulque,
Calathea argyrophylla,
Calathea arrabidae,
Calathea asplundii,
Calathea bachemiana,
Calathea brenesii,
Calathea caesariata,
Calathea cannoides,
Calathea casupito,
Calathea chimboracensis,
Calathea congesta,
Calathea crotalifera,
Calathea dicephala,
Calathea eburnea,
Calathea erythrolepis,
Calathea fatimae,
Calathea glaziovii,
Calathea grandifolia,
Calathea grazielae,
Calathea guzmanioides,
Calathea hagbergii,
Calathea harlingii,
Calathea inocephala,
Calathea ischnosiphonoides,
Calathea koernickeana,
Calathea lancifolia,
Calathea lanicaulis,
Calathea lasiostachya,
Calathea lateralis,
Calathea latrinotecta,
Calathea littoralis,
Calathea lutea,
Calathea majestica,
Calathea makoyana,
Calathea marantina,
Calathea mediopicta,
Calathea metallica,
Calathea micans,
Calathea nitens,
Calathea orbifolia,
Calathea ornata,
Calathea panamensis,
Calathea pavonina,
Calathea platystachya,
Calathea pluriplicata,
Calathea plurispicata,
Calathea propinqua,