Status:
valid
Authors:
Sheviak
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 287 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313294
Common Names
- Spiranthes magnicamporum
- Great Plains Ladies' Tresses
- Great Plains Ladies Tresses
Description
Spiranthes magnicamporum (also called Great Plains Ladies' Tresses, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid, native to North America, and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands and open woods. It has a single, slender stem, with leaves that are linear and grass-like in shape and have a smooth texture.
Uses & Benefits
Spiranthes magnicamporum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spiranthes magnicamporum is a white or pale yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and round, with a black or dark brown color. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spiranthes magnicamporum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Spiranthes magnicamporum
Spiranthes magnicamporum is found in the United States and Mexico.
Spiranthes magnicamporum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spiranthes magnicamporum?
Spiranthes magnicamporum
What is the common name of Spiranthes magnicamporum?
Great Plains Ladies' Tresses
What is the flowering season of Spiranthes magnicamporum?
Late summer to early autumn
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,