Spiranthes australis
Spiranthes australis, commonly known as the Southern Ladies' Tresses, is a delicate perennial orchid native to wetland habitats. Characterized by its elegant, spiraling spikes of small white flowers, this plant plays a vital role in its ecosystem, attracting various pollinators while adding aesthetic charm to marshy southern landscapes.
- Scientific name: Spiranthes australis
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Spiranthes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Spiranthes | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Spiranthes australis, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is identified as 亚太绶草 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn), while in Japanese, it can be called ネジバナ (ja) or モジズリ (ja).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 亚太绶草 | Wikidata |
| ja | ネジバナ | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 亚太绶草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 亚太绶草 | Wikidata |
| ja | モジズリ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily concentrated within the eastern regions of the continent. In Eastern Europe, its presence is documented across East European Russia. The species also extends significantly into the vast territory of Siberia. Within Siberia, it can be found in several distinct locations including Altay, Buryatiya, and Chita. Additionally, its range encompasses the Irkutsk region, marking its widespread occurrence in these northern landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
Activities
Spiranthes australis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Spiranthes australis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |