Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
australis
ID:
313768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 10: t. 823 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313100



Common Names

  • Southern Ladies' Tresses
  • Southern Ladies' Tresses
  • Southern Ladies' Tresses


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Synonyms

  • Ibidium viridiflorum Makino [unknown]
  • Monustes australis Raf. [unknown]
  • Neottia amoena M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Neottia australis R.Br. [unknown]
  • Neottia crispata Blume [unknown]
  • Neottia parviflora Sm. [unknown]
  • Ophrys spiralis Georgi [illegitimate]
  • Spiranthes amoena Spreng. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes angustilabris J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes congesta Lindl. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes crispata Zoll. & Moritzi [unknown]
  • Spiranthes longispicata A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes novae-zelandiae Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes parviflora Lindl. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes sinensis australis (R.Br.) Hara & Kitam. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes stylites Lindl. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes viridiflora Makino [unknown]
  • Calanthe australis Ait. ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Spiranthes alticola D.L.Jones [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys australis (R.Br.) Blume [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys congesta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys novifuburgensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys stylites Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys wightiana Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Spiranthes australis (also called the Southern 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 australis 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 australis 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 australis is a terrestrial orchid found in moist meadows and open woods. 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 australis

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

Spiranthes australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spiranthes australis?

Spiranthes australis

What is the family of Spiranthes australis?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Spiranthes australis?

Southern 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,