Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
complicata
ID:
1222949

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.Camus

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 6: 34. 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001222287

Common Names

  • Serapias Complicata
  • Complicated Serapias
  • Complicated Orchid

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Description

Serapias complicata (also called Complicata Serapias, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Mediterranean region. It has an erect stem up to 25 cm tall, with a single flower at the top. The flower has a yellowish-green labellum, with a dark purple-brown center. It grows in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Serapias complicata is a species of orchid found in the Mediterranean region. It is used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Serapias complicata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serapias complicata is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow houseplant. It prefers bright, indirect light and evenly moist soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Serapias complicata

Serapias complicata is native to Greece and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Serapias complicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serapias complicata?

Serapias complicata

What is the common name of Serapias complicata?

Complicata

What is the natural habitat of Serapias complicata?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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