Status:
valid
Authors:
Acedo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 47: 510 (1989 publ. 1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309500
Common Names
- Perez-Chiscanoi Serapias
- Perez-Chiscano's Tongue Orchid
- Perez-Chiscano's Helleborine
Synonyms
- Serapias viridis Pérez-Chisc. [illegitimate]
- Serapias cordigera leucoglottis (Welw.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Serapias cordigera leucoglottis Welw. [unknown]
- Serapias perez-chiscanoi leucoglottis (Welw.) P.Delforge [unknown]
Description
Serapias perez-chiscanoi (also called Perez-Chiscanoi 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 perez-chiscanoi 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Serapias perez-chiscanoi is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serapias perez-chiscanoi 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 perez-chiscanoi
Serapias perez-chiscanoi is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in coastal areas.
Serapias perez-chiscanoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serapias perez-chiscanoi?
Serapias perez-chiscanoi
What is the natural habitat of Serapias perez-chiscanoi?
Serapias perez-chiscanoi is found in Mediterranean climates.
What are the care requirements for Serapias perez-chiscanoi?
Serapias perez-chiscanoi requires warm temperatures, moderate humidity, and bright indirect light.
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,