Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
volubile
ID:
563288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edgew.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 254 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562620

Common Names

  • Streptolirion volubile
  • Volubile Streptolirion
  • Streptolirion

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Synonyms

  • Streptolirion cordifolium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tradescantia cordifolia Griff. [unknown]

Description

Streptolirion volubile (also called Voluble 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 volubile is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Streptolirion volubile sub. khasianum (C.B.Clarke) D.Y.Hong
Streptolirion volubile sub. volubile

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Streptolirion volubile has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptolirion volubile 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 volubile

Streptolirion volubile can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Streptolirion volubile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptolirion volubile?

Streptolirion volubile

What is the common name of Streptolirion volubile?

No common name

What is the family of Streptolirion volubile?

Acanthaceae

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,

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