Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 529 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304875
Common Names
- Satyrium rhynchanthoides
- Bearded Satyrium
- Bearded Hair Orchid
Description
Satyrium rhynchanthoides (also called Rhynchospora-like Hairbell, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a single, erect, leafless stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, sunny grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Satyrium rhynchanthoides is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Satyrium rhynchanthoides has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Satyrium rhynchanthoides is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Satyrium rhynchanthoides
Satyrium rhynchanthoides is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Satyrium rhynchanthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Satyrium rhynchanthoides?
Satyrium rhynchanthoides
What is the natural habitat of Satyrium rhynchanthoides?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Satyrium rhynchanthoides?
June to August
Species in the Satyrium genus
Satyrium aberrans,
Satyrium acuminatum,
Satyrium aethiopicum,
Satyrium afromontanum,
Satyrium amblyosaccos,
Satyrium amoenum,
Satyrium anomalum,
Satyrium baronii,
Satyrium bicallosum,
Satyrium bicorne,
Satyrium brachypetalum,
Satyrium bracteatum,
Satyrium breve,
Satyrium buchananii,
Satyrium candidum,
Satyrium carneum,
Satyrium carsonii,
Satyrium chlorocorys,
Satyrium compactum,
Satyrium comptum,
Satyrium confusum,
Satyrium coriifolium,
Satyrium coriophoroides,
Satyrium crassicaule,
Satyrium cristatum,
Satyrium ecalcaratum,
Satyrium elongatum,
Satyrium emarcidum,
Satyrium erectum,
Satyrium fimbriatum,
Satyrium flavum,
Satyrium foliosum,
Satyrium guthriei,
Satyrium hallackii,
Satyrium humile,
Satyrium jacottetiae,
Satyrium johnsonii,
Satyrium kermesinum,
Satyrium kitimboense,
Satyrium ligulatum,
Satyrium longicauda,
Satyrium longicolle,
Satyrium lupulinum,
Satyrium macrophyllum,
Satyrium mechowii,
Satyrium membranaceum,
Satyrium microcorys,
Satyrium microrrhynchum,
Satyrium mirum,
Satyrium miserum,
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,