Status:
valid
Authors:
Speta
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Linzer Biol. Beitr. 32: 1325 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720083
Common Names
- Prospero battagliae
- Battaglia's Prospero
- Battaglia's Spider Orchid
Synonyms
- Scilla battagliae (Speta) Valdés [unknown]
Description
Prospero battagliae (also called Battaglia's Prospero, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Australia. It has a single stem, reaching up to 25 cm in height, with large, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Prospero battagliae has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prospero battagliae is white and has 5 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prospero battagliae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seed in spring or early summer and keep the soil moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Prospero battagliae
Prospero battagliae is found in Europe.
Prospero battagliae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prospero battagliae?
Prospero battagliae
What is the common name of Prospero battagliae?
Battaglia's Spider Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Prospero battagliae?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
Species in the Prospero genus
Prospero battagliae,
Prospero hierapytnense,
Prospero depressum,
Prospero idaeum,
Prospero minimum,
Prospero rhadamanthi,
Prospero elisae,
Prospero paratethycum,
Prospero talosii,
Prospero autumnale,
Prospero hanburii,
Prospero fallax,
Prospero obtusifolium,
Prospero corsicum,
Prospero hierae,
Prospero seisumsiana,
Prospero cudidaghense,
Prospero seisumsianum,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus,
Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,