Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
vidalii
ID:
823860

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.C.Watson) Feer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 12: 611 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823194

Common Names

  • Azorina Vidalii
  • Vidalii Orchid
  • Vidalii Orchid

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Description

Azorina vidalii (also called Vidalii azorina, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Azorina vidalii has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Azorina vidalii has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Azorina vidalii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in a mix of sand and peat. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Azorina vidalii

Azorina vidalii can be found in the Canary Islands.

Azorina vidalii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Azorina vidalii?

Azorina vidalii

What is the common name of Azorina vidalii?

Azorean Starflower

Where is Azorina vidalii native to?

Azores

Species in the Azorina genus

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-360829: Based on the initial data import
Hewett Watson (1804-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Watson' in the authors string.
Heinrich Feer (1857-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feer' in the authors string.