Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
stellata
ID:
915188

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.M.Br., Dueck & K.M.Cameron

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Native Orchid J. 14: 4 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914523



Common Names

  • Spiranthes Stellata
  • Star-flowered Ladies' Tresses
  • Star-flowered Spiranthes


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Description

Spiranthes stellata (also called Star-spired ladies' tresses, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid native to the southeastern United States. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers in a spiral arrangement. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Spiranthes stellata is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spiranthes stellata has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spiranthes stellata is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden.

Where to Find Spiranthes stellata

Spiranthes stellata is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.

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-459516: Based on the initial data import
Paul Martin Brown (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Br.' in the authors string.
Lucy A. Dueck: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dueck' in the authors string.
Kenneth M. Cameron (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Cameron' in the authors string.