Status:
valid
Authors:
F.M.Vázquez, Áng.Sánchez & Garcia Alonso
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Folia Bot. Extremadur. 10: 123 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347532
Common Names
- Serapias liana
- Liana Serapias
- Liana
Description
Serapias liana (also called 'Liana Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in moist forests, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Serapias liana is used as a medicinal plant and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Serapias liana is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and have a single, white, five-petaled flower.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serapias liana is an orchid that can be propagated from cuttings. To cultivate, plant in well-draining soil in a bright spot. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Serapias liana
Serapias liana is a species of orchid that is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands and scrublands.
Serapias liana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serapias liana?
Serapias liana
What is the common name of Serapias liana?
Liana Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Serapias liana?
It is native to 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,