Alophia medusa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 27: 384 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787768
Common Names
- Medusa Alophia
- Alophia medusa
- Medusa Spiderlily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alophia medusa (also called Texas Spiderlily, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a bulbous root system and an erect stem. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist habitats such as swamps and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Alophia medusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alophia medusa has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alophia medusa is a herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept under partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Alophia medusa
Alophia medusa is native to Mexico and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Alophia medusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alophia medusa?
Alophia medusa
What is the common name of Alophia medusa?
Alophia medusa
What is the family of Alophia medusa?
Iridaceae
Species in the Alophia genus
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-326391: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.