Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Fukuoka & N.Kurosaki
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 48: 147 (1997 publ. 1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554274
Common Names
- Decumbent Spatholirion
- Decumbent Spatholirion-flower
- Decumbent Spatholirion-lily
Description
Spatholirion decumbens (also called Spatholirion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, slender stems.
Uses & Benefits
Spatholirion decumbens 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spatholirion decumbens has small white flowers, with a seed pod that is spiky and contains several seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spatholirion decumbens is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Propagation is done through division of the rhizome. The plant should be divided every 2-3 years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Spatholirion decumbens
Spatholirion decumbens is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open habitats such as deserts and sagebrush steppes. It is most commonly found in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Spatholirion decumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spatholirion decumbens?
Spatholirion decumbens
What is the common name of Spatholirion decumbens?
Decumbent Spatholirion
What is the natural habitat of Spatholirion decumbens?
Spatholirion decumbens is found in moist, shady areas
Species in the Spatholirion genus
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium,
Amischotolype glabrata,
Amischotolype gracilis,
Amischotolype griffithii,
Amischotolype hispida,
Amischotolype hookeri,
Amischotolype irritans,
Amischotolype laxiflora,
Amischotolype marginata,
Amischotolype mollissima,
Amischotolype monosperma,
Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza,
Amischotolype tenuis,
Amischotolype barbarossa,
Amischotolype divaricata,
Amischotolype dolichandra,
Amischotolype hirsuta,
Amischotolype leiocarpa,
Amischotolype lobata,
Amischotolype parvifructa,
Amischotolype pedicellata,
Amischotolype rostrata,
Amischotolype strigosa,
Amischotolype welzeniana,
Aneilema acuminatum,
Aneilema aequinoctiale,
Aneilema alatum,
Aneilema angolense,
Aneilema aparine,
Aneilema arenicola,
Aneilema benadirense,
Aneilema beniniense,
Aneilema biflorum,
Aneilema brasiliense,
Aneilema brenanianum,
Aneilema brunneospermum,
Aneilema calceolus,
Aneilema chrysopogon,
Aneilema clarkei,
Aneilema dispermum,
Aneilema dregeanum,
Aneilema forskaolii,
Aneilema gillettii,
Aneilema grandibracteolatum,
Aneilema hirtum,
Aneilema hockii,
Aneilema homblei,
Aneilema indehiscens,
Aneilema johnstonii,
Aneilema lamuense,
References
Nobuhira Kurosaki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kurosaki' in the authors string.