Stenanthium leimanthoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leimanthoides
ID:
740619
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Zomlefer & Judd
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12(2): 304. 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739952
Common Names
- Leimanthoides Featherbells
- Stenanthium leimanthoides
- Featherbells
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stenanthium leimanthoides (also called False Lily-of-the-Valley, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, white or pinkish-white flowers. It is found in moist, shady woods and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Stenanthium leimanthoides is a popular ornamental plant, often used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also known to have medicinal properties, with its leaves and roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenanthium leimanthoides is a star-shaped, white or yellowish-green flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule containing several small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and two opposite, oval-shaped true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stenanthium leimanthoides is a hardy, clump-forming perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it will spread rapidly and can be divided to create new plants.
Where to Find Stenanthium leimanthoides
Stenanthium leimanthoides is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Stenanthium leimanthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenanthium leimanthoides?
Stenanthium leimanthoides
What type of plant is Stenanthium leimanthoides?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Melanthiaceae.
Where is Stenanthium leimanthoides native to?
It is native to 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-288064: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
Wendy Beth Zomlefer (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zomlefer' in the authors string.