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| Identification |
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Genus
Spigelia
Species
marilandica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
woodland pinkroot
Indian pink
Family
STRYCHNACEAE
Specimen number
S11811
Data source
HtZn p170;MedPl p270
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 06-07
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Spigelia marilandica can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. Indian pink (also known as woodland pinkroot) needs summer days with high heat. Partial shade is ideal for this plant. It usually does best in moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
anthelmintic
Medicinal parts
Root
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Spigelia marilandica may have beneficial uses as an anthelmintic. Indian pink (sometimes called woodland pinkroot) requires professional guidance for safe usage. Other species with the same medicinal qualities include Spigelia flemmingania. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the root.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Spigelia marilandica is a perennial. Flowers: Indian pink (locally known in some parts as woodland pinkroot) has trumpet shaped flowers with five narrow yellow petals highlighting red throats; flowers appear on one side of stem only. The blossoms are usually a red color, with an accent in yellow.
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