Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
spicata
ID:
982898

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walter) Barnhart

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Torreya 1904: 121 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982236



Common Names

  • Hexalectris spicata
  • Spiked Hexalectris
  • Spicata Hexalectris


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Description

Hexalectris spicata (also called Spiked Hexalectris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and is found in temperate and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hexalectris spicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hexalectris spicata has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hexalectris spicata is a terrestrial orchid that prefers a well-drained soil with a neutral pH. It can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated through seed, but this is a slow and difficult process.

Where to Find Hexalectris spicata

Hexalectris spicata can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, from Bolivia to Brazil.

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-99079: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
John Hendley Barnhart (1871-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnhart' in the authors string.