Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
orthantha
ID:
223607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kraenzl.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 8: 521 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222936



Common Names

  • Lankesterella orthantha
  • Orthantha's Lankesterella
  • Orthantha's Lankesterella


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Synonyms

  • Lankesterella costaricensis Ames [unknown]
  • Spiranthes orthantha Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Cladobium costaricense Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Lankesterella orthantha (also called Orthantha starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that typically grows up to 25 cm tall. It is native to the Americas and is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams. It has small, star-shaped flowers with white petals and yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Lankesterella orthantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or yellowish-white, fragrant, with 5 petals, about 2 cm in diameter. Seed: Brown, ovoid, about 2.5 mm in diameter. Seedlings: Cotyledons obovate, about 4 mm long, 2 mm wide, apex rounded.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lankesterella orthantha is a small, herbaceous perennial that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is the easiest and quickest way to propagate this plant. Simply divide the clumps of plants in the spring or fall and replant in new locations. Seeds can be sown in the spring in a moist, shady area. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until they germinate.

Where to Find Lankesterella orthantha

Lankesterella orthantha is native to West Africa. It is found in tropical rainforests and is available from nurseries and garden centers.

Lankesterella orthantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lankesterella orthantha?

Lankesterella orthantha

What type of plant is Lankesterella orthantha?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae

Where is Lankesterella orthantha native to?

It is native to tropical Africa

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-107858: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.