Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Baumann & Künkele
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Arbeitskreis Heimische Orchid. Baden-Württemberg 21: 810 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309368
Common Names
- Euxina Orchid
- Serapias Euxina
- Black Sea Tongue Orchid
Description
Serapias euxina (also called Euxine Serapias, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem and a rosette of leaves. Its flowers are white or pale pink and its fruits are capsules. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Serapias euxina 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 euxina has a pink flower with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and round with a black colour. The seedlings are small and have a delicate stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serapias euxina is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a cold frame. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a sunny position.
Where to Find Serapias euxina
Serapias euxina can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
Serapias euxina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serapias euxina?
Serapias euxina
What type of plant is Serapias euxina?
Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Serapias euxina?
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,