Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
spruceanum
ID:
740752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 2: 75 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740085

Common Names

  • Spruce's Soridium
  • Soridium spruceanum
  • Spruceanum Soridium

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Synonyms

  • Sciaphila brevipes S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Sciaphila spruceana Engl. [unknown]
  • Sciaphila spruceana (Miers) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Soridium spruceanum (also called Spruce's Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats. It has white flowers and narrow, strap-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Soridium spruceanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower that blooms in the summer and is a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Soridium spruceanum are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Soridium spruceanum is a bulbous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or offsets. It is a short-lived plant and will need to be replaced every few years.

Where to Find Soridium spruceanum

Soridium spruceanum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Soridium spruceanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Soridium spruceanum?

Soridium spruceanum

What is the common name of Soridium spruceanum?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Soridium spruceanum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Soridium genus

Species in the Triuridaceae family

Kihansia lovettii, Kihansia jengiensis, Kupea martinetugei, Kupea jonii, Lacandonia schismatica, Lacandonia brasiliana, Peltophyllum caudatum, Peltophyllum luteum, Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-288186: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.