Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
810864

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Venhuis & P.Venhuis

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 63: 138 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810198

Common Names

  • Serapias occidentalis
  • Serapias
  • Occidentalis

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Description

Serapias occidentalis (also called Western Serapias, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an evergreen perennial herb, up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Serapias occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Serapias occidentalis is white and has 6 petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are thin and have long leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serapias occidentalis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Serapias occidentalis

Serapias occidentalis is native to the western Mediterranean region.

Serapias occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serapias occidentalis?

Serapias occidentalis

What is the common name of Serapias occidentalis?

Western Serapias

What is the natural habitat of Serapias occidentalis?

Grasslands

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

Caspar Venhuis (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Venhuis' in the authors string.
Pepijn Venhuis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Venhuis' in the authors string.