Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antisylleptica
ID:
331422

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 311 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330754

Common Names

  • Urospatha antisylleptica
  • Antisylliptic Urospatha
  • Antisylliptic-leaved Urospatha

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Description

Urospatha antisylleptica (also called Anti-sylleptic Starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has linear-shaped leaves. It is found in dry woods, prairies, and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Urospatha antisylleptica is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Urospatha antisylleptica are white and bell-shaped, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urospatha antisylleptica is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or propagated by division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Urospatha antisylleptica

Urospatha antisylleptica is native to the tropical forests of South America.

Urospatha antisylleptica FAQ

What is the common name of Urospatha antisylleptica?

Antisylleptic Urospatha

What is the scientific name of Antisylleptic Urospatha?

Urospatha antisylleptica

What is the habitat of Urospatha antisylleptica?

It is found in tropical rainforests of the Philippines

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:261700-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.