Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
garganica
ID:
310048

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Baumann & Künkele

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Arbeitskreis Heimische Orchid. Baden-Württemberg 21: 831 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309380

Common Names

  • Garganica Orchid
  • Serapias Garganica
  • Gargano Tongue Orchid

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Description

Serapias garganica (also called Garganic 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 garganica 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 garganica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serapias garganica is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Serapias garganica

Serapias garganica is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in coastal areas.

Serapias garganica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serapias garganica?

Serapias garganica

What is the family of Serapias garganica?

Orchidaceae

Where is Serapias garganica native to?

Italy

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-190605: Based on the initial data import
Helmut Baumann (1937-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Baumann' in the authors string.
Siegfried Künkele (1931-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Künkele' in the authors string.