Stenanthium texanum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
texanum
ID:
1414958
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bush) Sorrie & Weakley
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 12(1): 56. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427423
Common Names
- Stenanthium texanum
- Texas Featherbells
- Texas Star Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stenanthium texanum (also called Texas Stenanthium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a tufted habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist, grassy habitats such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Stenanthium texanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenanthium texanum is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stenanthium texanum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Stenanthium texanum
Stenanthium texanum is native to North America and can be found in moist soils.
Stenanthium texanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenanthium texanum?
Stenanthium texanum
What type of plant is Stenanthium texanum?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Stenanthium texanum found?
It is found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America
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
Benjamin Franklin Bush (1858-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bush' in the authors string.
Bruce Sorrie (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sorrie' in the authors string.
Alan Stuart Weakley (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weakley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77191660-1: Based on the initial data import