Status:
valid
Authors:
Kreutz & Rebbas
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Ber. Arbeitskreis. Heimische Orchid. 31: 192 (2014 publ. 2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341635
Common Names
- Serapias Athwaghlisia
- Athwaghlisia Serapias
- Athwaghlisia Athwaghli's Serapias
Description
Serapias athwaghlisia (also called Athwaghli's Serapias, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Serapias athwaghlisia is used in traditional Moroccan medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Serapias athwaghlisia has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serapias athwaghlisia can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Serapias athwaghlisia
Serapias athwaghlisia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.
Serapias athwaghlisia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serapias athwaghlisia?
Serapias athwaghlisia
What is the common name of Serapias athwaghlisia?
Athwaghlis Serapias
What is the natural habitat of Serapias athwaghlisia?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Serapias genus
Serapias alberti,
Serapias ambigua,
Serapias bergonii,
Serapias broeckii,
Serapias cordigera,
Serapias cypria,
Serapias demadesii,
Serapias euxina,
Serapias fallax,
Serapias garganica,
Serapias godferyi,
Serapias halacsyana,
Serapias hildae-margaritae,
Serapias intermedia,
Serapias kelleri,
Serapias lingua,
Serapias lupiensis,
Serapias meridionalis,
Serapias neglecta,
Serapias nurrica,
Serapias olbia,
Serapias orientalis,
Serapias oulmesiaca,
Serapias parviflora,
Serapias perez-chiscanoi,
Serapias politisii,
Serapias provincialis,
Serapias rainei,
Serapias sitiae,
Serapias strictiflora,
Serapias todaroi,
Serapias vomeracea,
Serapias walravensiana,
Serapias wettsteinii,
Serapias occidentalis,
Serapias maria,
Serapias venhuisia,
Serapias francavillae,
Serapias complicata,
Serapias todari,
Serapias athwaghlisia,
Serapias liana,
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,
References
Khellaf Rebbas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rebbas' in the authors string.