Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Fukuoka & N.Kurosaki
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 42: 57 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562590
Common Names
- Streptolirion lineare
- Lineare Streptolirion
- Streptolirion
Description
Streptolirion lineare (also called Linear Streptolirion, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in dry, open woodlands and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Streptolirion lineare is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Streptolirion lineare is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Streptolirion lineare is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Streptolirion lineare
Streptolirion lineare can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Streptolirion lineare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streptolirion lineare?
Streptolirion lineare
What are the common names of Streptolirion lineare?
Linear Streptolirion
What is the natural habitat of Streptolirion lineare?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Streptolirion 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.