Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nurrica
ID:
310132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Corrias

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Boll. Soc. Sarda Sci. Nat. 21: 397 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309464

Common Names

  • Nurrica Orchid
  • Serapias Nurrica
  • Nurri Tongue Orchid

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Description

Serapias nurrica (also called Nurrica 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 nurrica is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an antiseptic and as an astringent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Serapias nurrica sub. nurrica
Serapias nurrica sub. argensii M.Gerbaud & O.Gerbaud

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Serapias nurrica 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 nurrica 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 nurrica

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

Serapias nurrica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serapias nurrica?

Serapias nurrica

What is the family of Serapias nurrica?

Orchidaceae

Where is Serapias nurrica 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-190682: Based on the initial data import
Bruno Corrias (1939-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corrias' in the authors string.