Species:
hildae-margaritae
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Keller
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Sonderbeih. A 2: 97 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309398
Common Names
- Hildae-Margaritae Orchid
- Serapias Hildae-Margaritae
- Hildae-Margaritae Tongue Orchid
Description
Serapias hildae-margaritae (also called Hildae-Margaritae 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 hildae-margaritae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Serapias hildae-margaritae 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 hildae-margaritae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Serapias hildae-margaritae
Serapias hildae-margaritae is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in coastal areas.
Serapias hildae-margaritae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serapias hildae-margaritae?
Serapias hildae-margaritae
What is the family of Serapias hildae-margaritae?
Orchidaceae
Where is Serapias hildae-margaritae native to?
Spain
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,