Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sinensis
ID:
314108

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 2: 53 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313440



Common Names

  • Spiranthes Sinensis
  • Chinese Ladies' Tresses
  • Chinese Spiranthes


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Synonyms

  • Ibidium spirale Makino [unknown]
  • Neottia pudica (Lindl.) Sweet [unknown]
  • Neottia sinensis Pers. [unknown]
  • Aristotelea spiralis Lour. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes australis suishaensis Hayata [unknown]
  • Spiranthes australis viridiflora Makino [unknown]
  • Spiranthes indica Lindl. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes neocaledonica Schltr. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes papuana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes pudica Lindl. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes sinensis amoena (M.Bieb.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Spiranthes spiralis Makino [illegitimate]
  • Spiranthes wightiana Lindl. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes australis pudica (Lindl.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes sinensis autumnus Tsukaya [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys australis sinensis (Pers.) Blume [unknown]
  • Neottia australis chinensis Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes australis sinensis (Pers.) Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum aristotelea Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys amoena Blume [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys australis flexuosa (Sm.) Blume [unknown]
  • Sarcoglottis pudica (Lindl.) P.N.Don [unknown]
  • Spiranthes wightiana Lindl. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes suishaensis (Hayata) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes sinensis gracilis F.Maek. ex Tsukaya [invalid]

Description

Spiranthes sinensis (also called Chinese Ladies' Tresses, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid, native to China, 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 sinensis 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 sinensis is white, with a yellow-green lip. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spiranthes sinensis 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 sinensis

Spiranthes sinensis is found in China.

Spiranthes sinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spiranthes sinensis?

Spiranthes sinensis

What is the common name of Spiranthes sinensis?

Chinese Ladies' Tresses

What is the flowering season of Spiranthes sinensis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-194521: Based on the initial data import
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.