Stenanthium densum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densum
ID:
740620
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desr.) Zomlefer & Judd
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12(2): 304. 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739953
Common Names
- Densum Featherbells
- Stenanthium densum
- Featherbells
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stenanthium densum (also called Dense False Lily-of-the-Valley, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, white or pinkish-white flowers. It is found in moist, shady woods and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Stenanthium densum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenanthium densum is a star-shaped, white or yellowish-green flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule containing several small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and two opposite, oval-shaped true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stenanthium densum is a hardy, clump-forming perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it will spread rapidly and can be divided to create new plants.
Where to Find Stenanthium densum
Stenanthium densum is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Stenanthium densum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenanthium densum?
Stenanthium densum
What type of plant is Stenanthium densum?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Melanthiaceae.
Where is Stenanthium densum native to?
It is native to the southeastern United States.
Species in the Stenanthium genus
Species in the Melanthiaceae family
Amianthium muscaetoxicum, Anticlea elegans, Anticlea sibirica, Anticlea virescens, Anticlea volcanica, Chamaelirium luteum, Chamaelirium chinense, Chamaelirium cordifolium, Chamaelirium hisauchianum, Chamaelirium shiwandashanense, Chamaelirium actinomorphum, Chamaelirium nanlingense, Chamaelirium koidzumianum, Chamaelirium japonicum, Helonias alpina, Helonias breviscapa, Helonias bullata, Helonias kawanoi, Helonias leucantha, Helonias orientalis, Helonias thibetica, Helonias umbellata, Helonias yunnanensis, Helonias jinpingensis, Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-288065: Based on the initial data import
Joseph-Auguste Desrousseaux (1753-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desr.' in the authors string.
Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
Wendy Beth Zomlefer (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zomlefer' in the authors string.