Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
albosanguineum
ID:
1333383

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Renz) X.H.Jin, Schuit., Raskoti & Lu Q.Huang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Cladistics 32: 210 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345837



Common Names

  • Herminium
  • White-Margined Orchid
  • Bee Orchid


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Description

Herminium albosanguineum (also called Herminium Monorchis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem, and grows up to 15 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas, and is native to Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Uses & Benefits

Herminium albosanguineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herminium albosanguineum has small, white flowers with a yellow lip and a long spur. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herminium albosanguineum is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Herminium albosanguineum

Herminium albosanguineum is native to India and can be found in the wild in the Western Ghats.

Herminium albosanguineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herminium albosanguineum?

Herminium albosanguineum

What is the common name of Herminium albosanguineum?

Scarlet Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Herminium albosanguineum?

It is found in the meadows and grasslands of central and southern Europe

Species in the Herminium genus

Herminium kamengense, Herminium tangianum, Herminium alaschanicum, Herminium biporosum, Herminium bulleyi, Herminium chloranthum, Herminium coeloceras, Herminium coiloglossum, Herminium ecalcaratum, Herminium elisabethiae, Herminium fallax, Herminium forceps, Herminium glossophyllum, Herminium gracile, Herminium jaffreyanum, Herminium josephi, Herminium kalimpongense, Herminium kumaunensis, Herminium lanceum, Herminium longilobatum, Herminium mackinnonii, Herminium macrophyllum, Herminium mannii, Herminium monophyllum, Herminium monorchis, Herminium neotineoides, Herminium ophioglossoides, Herminium pugioniforme, Herminium pusillum, Herminium quinquelobum, Herminium singulum, Herminium souliei, Herminium suave, Herminium yunnanense, Herminium kamengensis, Herminium pygmaeum, Herminium hongdeyuanii, Herminium albomarginatum, Herminium albosanguineum, Herminium albovirens, Herminium clavigerum, Herminium edgeworthii, Herminium fimbriatum, Herminium handelii, Herminium himalayanum, Herminium humidicola, Herminium latilabre, Herminium oxysepalum, Herminium wangianum,

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

André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Jany Renz (1907-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renz' in the authors string.
Xiao Hua Jin (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.H.Jin' in the authors string.
Lu Qi Huang (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lu Q.Huang' in the authors string.
Bhakta Bahadur Raskoti: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raskoti' in the authors string.