Stenanthium gramineum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gramineum
ID:
739064
Status:
valid
Authors:
Morong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 110 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000738397
Common Names
- Stenanthium gramineum
- Featherbells
- Foxtail Featherbells
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stenanthium gramineum (also called Featherbells, 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
Stenanthium gramineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenanthium gramineum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stenanthium gramineum is a species of herbaceous perennial native to North America. It is best propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can take a long time for the seedlings to become established.
Where to Find Stenanthium gramineum
Stenanthium gramineum is native to the eastern United States.
Stenanthium gramineum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenanthium gramineum?
Stenanthium gramineum
What type of plant is Stenanthium gramineum?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Stenanthium gramineum found?
It is found in the southeastern United States
Species in the Stenanthium genus
Species in the Melanthiaceae family
Amianthium muscaetoxicum, Anticlea elegans, Anticlea sibirica, Anticlea virescens, Anticlea volcanica, Chamaelirium luteum, Chamaelirium chinense, Chamaelirium cordifolium, Chamaelirium hisauchianum, Chamaelirium shiwandashanense, Chamaelirium actinomorphum, Chamaelirium nanlingense, Chamaelirium koidzumianum, Chamaelirium japonicum, Helonias alpina, Helonias breviscapa, Helonias bullata, Helonias kawanoi, Helonias leucantha, Helonias orientalis, Helonias thibetica, Helonias umbellata, Helonias yunnanensis, Helonias jinpingensis, Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-287586: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Morong (1827-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morong' in the authors string.