Status:
valid
Authors:
F.M.Vázquez
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Eur. Orch. 40: 701 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914480
Common Names
- Serapias maria
- Maria Serapias
- Maria Serapias Orchid
Description
Serapias maria (also called Maria's serapias, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with slender, erect stems. It is native to Ethiopia and is found in rocky hillsides and dry riverbeds.
Uses & Benefits
Serapias maria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Serapias maria has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serapias maria is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-10.
Where to Find Serapias maria
Serapias maria is native to Spain. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Serapias maria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serapias maria?
Serapias maria
What type of plant is Serapias maria?
A herb
Where does Serapias maria grow?
In Mediterranean regions
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,