Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brevilabris
ID:
313790

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 471 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313122



Common Names

  • Short-Lipped Ladies' Tresses
  • Short-Lipped Ladies' Tresses
  • Short-Lipped Ladies' Tresses


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Synonyms

  • Spiranthes gracilis brevilabris (Lindl.) Correll [unknown]
  • Spiranthes lacera brevilabris (Lindl.) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys brevilabris Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Spiranthes brevilabris (also called the Short-lipped 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 brevilabris is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Spiranthes brevilabris var. brevilabris
Spiranthes brevilabris var. floridana (Wherry) Luer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spiranthes brevilabris 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 brevilabris 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 brevilabris

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

Spiranthes brevilabris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spiranthes brevilabris?

Spiranthes brevilabris

What is the family of Spiranthes brevilabris?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Spiranthes brevilabris?

Short-lipped 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-194229: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.