Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aestivalis
ID:
313737

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
De Orchid. Eur. : 36 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313069



Common Names

  • Summer Ladies' Tresses
  • Summer Ladies' Tresses
  • Summer Ladies' Tresses


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Synonyms

  • Neottia aestivalis Lam. [unknown]
  • Ophrys aestiva Balb. [unknown]
  • Ophrys aestivalis Poir. [unknown]
  • Tussaca aestivalis (Poir.) Rich. ex Desv. [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys aestivalis (Poir.) Dumort. [unknown]

Description

Spiranthes aestivalis (also called the Summer Ladies' Tresses, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Spiranthes aestivalis is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spiranthes aestivalis is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spiranthes aestivalis is a summer-blooming terrestrial orchid found in moist meadows, open woods, and along roadsides. It is best propagated by division during the spring or fall. Plant divisions in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil moist. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Cut back the foliage after flowering.

Where to Find Spiranthes aestivalis

Spiranthes aestivalis is native to North America and can be found in the United States and Canada.

Spiranthes aestivalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spiranthes aestivalis?

Spiranthes aestivalis

What is the family of Spiranthes aestivalis?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Spiranthes aestivalis?

Summer Ladies' Tresses

Species in the Spiranthes genus

Spiranthes aestivalis, Spiranthes australis, Spiranthes brevilabris, Spiranthes casei, Spiranthes cernua, Spiranthes delitescens, Spiranthes diluvialis, Spiranthes flexuosa, Spiranthes graminea, Spiranthes hongkongensis, Spiranthes infernalis, Spiranthes intermedia, Spiranthes lacera, Spiranthes laciniata, Spiranthes longilabris, Spiranthes lucida, Spiranthes magnicamporum, Spiranthes nebulorum, Spiranthes ochroleuca, Spiranthes odorata, Spiranthes ovalis, Spiranthes porrifolia, Spiranthes praecox, Spiranthes pusilla, Spiranthes romanzoffiana, Spiranthes simpsonii, Spiranthes sinensis, Spiranthes spiralis, Spiranthes suishanensis, Spiranthes torta, Spiranthes triloba, Spiranthes tuberosa, Spiranthes vernalis, Spiranthes zahlbruckneri, Spiranthes eatonii, Spiranthes eamesii, Spiranthes sylvatica, Spiranthes sunii, Spiranthes stellata, Spiranthes heteroaustralis,

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-194181: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.