Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
lancifolium
ID:
558416

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-266708: Based on the initial data import
Piyakaset Suksathan (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suksathan' in the authors string.
Finn Borchsenius (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borchs.' in the authors string.