Spiranthera atlantica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
746489
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pirani
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 203 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745822
Common Names
- Spiranthera Atlantica
- Atlantic Spiranthera
- Atlantic Spiranthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spiranthera atlantica (also called Atlantic spiranthera, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Spiranthera atlantica is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spiranthera atlantica has white, tubular flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Spiranthera atlantica is a small herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Spiranthera atlantica
Spiranthera atlantica is native to the Canary Islands.
Spiranthera atlantica FAQ
What type of plant is Spiranthera atlantica?
Spiranthera atlantica is a flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.
Where is Spiranthera atlantica native to?
Spiranthera atlantica is native to the Canary Islands.
What is the growth habit of Spiranthera atlantica?
Spiranthera atlantica is an herbaceous perennial that grows in clumps.
Species in the Spiranthera genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107045-1: Based on the initial data import