Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
venhuisia
ID:
915149

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Vázquez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Folia Bot. Extremadur. 3: 209 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914484

Common Names

  • Serapias venhuisia
  • Venhuisia Serapias
  • Venhuisia Serapias Orchid

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Description

Serapias venhuisia (also called Venhuisia's serapias, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with slender, erect stems. It is native to Ethiopia and is found in rocky hillsides and dry riverbeds.

Uses & Benefits

Serapias venhuisia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Serapias venhuisia has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serapias venhuisia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-10.

Where to Find Serapias venhuisia

Serapias venhuisia is native to Spain. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Serapias venhuisia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serapias venhuisia?

Serapias venhuisia

What type of plant is Serapias venhuisia?

A herb

Where does Serapias venhuisia grow?

In Mediterranean regions

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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