Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bergonii
ID:
309985

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Orchid. : 61 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309317

Common Names

  • Bergon's Orchid
  • Serapias Bergonii
  • Bergon's Tongue Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Serapias hellenica Renz [unknown]
  • Serapias laxiflora Chaub. [illegitimate]
  • Serapias parviflora laxiflora Soó [unknown]
  • Serapias vomeracea laxiflora (Soó) Gölz & H.R.Reinhard [unknown]
  • Serapias pseudocordigera laxiflora Nyman [unknown]
  • Serapias bergonii cilentana (Presser) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Serapias bergonii cilentana Presser [unknown]
  • Serapias occultata columnae (Asch. & Graebn.) E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Serapias parviflora columnae Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Serapias laxiflora wettsteinii (H.Fleischm.) Soó [unknown]
  • Serapias cilentana (Presser) Presser [unknown]

Description

Serapias bergonii (also called 'Bergon's Tongue Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, often in calcareous soils.

Uses & Benefits

Serapias bergonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Serapias bergonii has small yellowish-green flowers with yellowish-brown fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serapias bergonii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Serapias bergonii

Serapias bergonii can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Serapias bergonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serapias bergonii?

Serapias bergonii

What type of plant is Serapias bergonii?

Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Serapias bergonii?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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