Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
delitescens
ID:
313842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sheviak

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 92: 215 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313174



Common Names

  • Delitescent Ladies' Tresses
  • Delitescent Ladies' Tresses
  • Delitescent Ladies' Tresses


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Description

Spiranthes delitescens (also called 'Delightful Ladies' Tresses', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small white flowers and grows in wet, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spiranthes delitescens 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 delitescens 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 delitescens 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 delitescens

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

Spiranthes delitescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spiranthes delitescens?

Spiranthes delitescens

What is the family of Spiranthes delitescens?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Spiranthes delitescens?

Delitescens

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,

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