Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
unilateralis
ID:
554909

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rudge) Desv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 13: 45 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554241



Common Names

  • Unilateralis Spathanthus
  • Unilateralis' Spathanthus
  • One-Sided Spathanthus


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Description

Spathanthus unilateralis (also called One-sided Spathanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to California. It is found in dry, open habitats such as chaparral, grassland, and oak woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Spathanthus unilateralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Spathanthus unilateralis var. jenmanii (N.E.Br.) Maguire
Spathanthus unilateralis var. unilateralis
Spathanthus unilateralis var. abruptus Maguire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spathanthus unilateralis is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spathanthus unilateralis is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It can be grown in water up to 1.5m deep.

Where to Find Spathanthus unilateralis

Spathanthus unilateralis is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia.

Spathanthus unilateralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spathanthus unilateralis?

Spathanthus unilateralis

What is the common name of Spathanthus unilateralis?

Unilateral Spathanthus

Where does Spathanthus unilateralis grow?

Spathanthus unilateralis grows in wetland habitats

Species in the Spathanthus genus

Species in the Rapateaceae family

Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,

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