Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
arizonica
ID:
918622

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) A.H.Kenn. & L.E.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 35: 74 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917957



Common Names

  • Hexalectris arizonica
  • Arizonica Hexalectris
  • Arizona Hexalectris


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Description

Hexalectris arizonica (also called Arizona Spikemoss, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Selaginellaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is a perennial herb growing up to 0.5 m tall, with small, showy flowers in shades of green.

Uses & Benefits

Hexalectris arizonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hexalectris arizonica has yellow, star-shaped flowers with six petals and six stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hexalectris arizonica is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Hexalectris arizonica

Hexalectris arizonica can be found in the temperate and subtropical regions of the United States.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463332: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Linda E. Watson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Watson' in the authors string.
Aaron H. Kennedy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Kenn.' in the authors string.