Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
casei
ID:
313800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Catling & Cruise

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 76(808): 527. 1975 [1974 publ. 1975]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313132



Common Names

  • Case's Ladies' Tresses
  • Case's Ladies' Tresses
  • Case's Ladies' Tresses


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Description

Spiranthes casei (also called the Case's 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 casei 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 casei var. casei
Spiranthes casei var. novaescotiae Catling

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spiranthes casei 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 casei 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 casei

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

Spiranthes casei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spiranthes casei?

Spiranthes casei

What is the family of Spiranthes casei?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Spiranthes casei?

Case's 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-194238: Based on the initial data import
Paul Miles Catling (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Catling' in the authors string.
James E. Cruise (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cruise' in the authors string.