Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
310138

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greuter) H.Baumann & Künkele

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Arbeitskreis Heimische Orchid. Baden-Württemberg 20: 636 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309470

Common Names

  • Orientalis Orchid
  • Serapias Orientalis
  • Oriental Tongue Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Serapias neglecta ionica E.Nelson [unknown]
  • Serapias vomeracea orientalis Greuter [unknown]
  • Serapias cordigera orientalis (E.Nelson) H.Sund. [unknown]

Description

Serapias orientalis (also called Orientalis 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 orientalis 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 orientalis sub. apulica H.Baumann & Künkele
Serapias orientalis sub. orientalis
Serapias orientalis sub. siciliensis Bartolo & Pulv.
Serapias orientalis sub. levantina (H.Baumann & Künkele) Kreutz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Serapias orientalis 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 orientalis 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 orientalis

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

Serapias orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serapias orientalis?

Serapias orientalis

What is the family of Serapias orientalis?

Orchidaceae

Where is Serapias orientalis native to?

Greece

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-190689: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Helmut Baumann (1937-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Baumann' in the authors string.
Siegfried Künkele (1931-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Künkele' in the authors string.