Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Fleischm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 60: 451 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313519
Common Names
- Spiranthes Zahlbruckneri
- Zahlbruckner's Ladies' Tresses
- Zahlbruckner's Spiranthes
Description
Spiranthes zahlbruckneri (also called 'Zahlbruckner's 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 zahlbruckneri 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 zahlbruckneri 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spiranthes zahlbruckneri is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Spiranthes zahlbruckneri
Spiranthes zahlbruckneri is found in the United States and Mexico.
Spiranthes zahlbruckneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spiranthes zahlbruckneri?
Spiranthes zahlbruckneri
What is the family of Spiranthes zahlbruckneri?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Spiranthes zahlbruckneri?
Zahlbruckneri
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,