Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
oxysepalum
ID:
1333393

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Y.Lang) X.H.Jin, Schuit., Raskoti & Lu Q.Huang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Cladistics 32: 210 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345847



Common Names

  • Herminium
  • Sharp-Sepaled Orchid
  • Bee Orchid


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Description

Herminium oxysepalum (also called Sharp-sepaled Herminium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Herminium oxysepalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Herminium oxysepalum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herminium oxysepalum is an herbaceous species native to India. It can be propagated from seeds or by division of the stems. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Herminium oxysepalum

Herminium oxysepalum is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Herminium oxysepalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herminium oxysepalum?

Herminium oxysepalum

What type of plant is Herminium oxysepalum?

It is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family.

Where is Herminium oxysepalum found?

It is found in India.

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

Kai Yung Lang (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Y.Lang' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' 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.