Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Y.Hu) K.Y.Lang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25: 458 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000839733
Common Names
- Herminium tangianum
- Tangianum Orchid
- Tangianum
- Tango Orchid
Description
Herminium tangianum (also called Tang's musk orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single, slender stem and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Central and Eastern Europe and is found in grassland and meadow habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Herminium tangianum is a popular ornamental plant. It is known for its attractive flowers and is often used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also known for its ability to attract bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Herminium tangianum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Herminium tangianum is a slow-growing, terrestrial orchid that can reach up to 12 inches in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Herminium tangianum
Herminium tangianum is native to the mountains of Central and South Asia, from the Himalayas to China.
Herminium tangianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herminium tangianum?
Herminium tangianum
What is the common name of Herminium tangianum?
Tang's Cow-wheat
What is the natural habitat of Herminium tangianum?
Grassy steppes in Central Asia
Species in the Herminium genus
Herminium kamengense,
Herminium tangianum,
Herminium alaschanicum,
Herminium biporosum,
Herminium bulleyi,
Herminium chloranthum,
Herminium coeloceras,
Herminium coiloglossum,
Herminium ecalcaratum,
Herminium elisabethiae,
Herminium fallax,
Herminium forceps,
Herminium glossophyllum,
Herminium gracile,
Herminium jaffreyanum,
Herminium josephi,
Herminium kalimpongense,
Herminium kumaunensis,
Herminium lanceum,
Herminium longilobatum,
Herminium mackinnonii,
Herminium macrophyllum,
Herminium mannii,
Herminium monophyllum,
Herminium monorchis,
Herminium neotineoides,
Herminium ophioglossoides,
Herminium pugioniforme,
Herminium pusillum,
Herminium quinquelobum,
Herminium singulum,
Herminium souliei,
Herminium suave,
Herminium yunnanense,
Herminium kamengensis,
Herminium pygmaeum,
Herminium hongdeyuanii,
Herminium albomarginatum,
Herminium albosanguineum,
Herminium albovirens,
Herminium clavigerum,
Herminium edgeworthii,
Herminium fimbriatum,
Herminium handelii,
Herminium himalayanum,
Herminium humidicola,
Herminium latilabre,
Herminium oxysepalum,
Herminium wangianum,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,