Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
eamesii
ID:
807210

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.M.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Native Orchid J. 12: 61 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806544



Common Names

  • Spiranthes eamesii
  • Eamesii False Buttonweed
  • Eames' False Buttonweed


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Description

Spiranthes eamesii (also called Eames' Ladies' Tresses, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with white flowers and a three-angled stem. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America and grows in open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spiranthes eamesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spiranthes eamesii has small white flowers, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spiranthes eamesii is a small, herbaceous perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the root clump. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Spiranthes eamesii

Spiranthes eamesii is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.

Spiranthes eamesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spiranthes eamesii?

Spiranthes eamesii

What is the common name of Spiranthes eamesii?

Eames' Spiranthes

What is the natural habitat of Spiranthes eamesii?

Spiranthes eamesii is found in wet meadows and marshes in the eastern United States

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-344807: Based on the initial data import
Paul Martin Brown (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Br.' in the authors string.