Himantoglossum calcaratum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcaratum
ID:
983080
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Beck) Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Sonderbeih. A 1: 145 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982418
Common Names
- Calcaratum Himantoglossum
- Himantoglossum calcaratum
- Spurred Adder's Mouth
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Himantoglossum calcaratum (also called Himantoglossum calcaratum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are opposite, oblong-lanceolate, and have entire margins. It is found in wet forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Himantoglossum calcaratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Himantoglossum calcaratum sub. jankae (Somlyay, Kreutz & Óvári) R.M.Bateman, Molnar & SramkóFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Himantoglossum calcaratum has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Himantoglossum calcaratum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South Europe. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Himantoglossum calcaratum
Himantoglossum calcaratum is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Species in the Himantoglossum genus
Himantoglossum galilaeum, Himantoglossum adriaticum, Himantoglossum calcaratum, Himantoglossum caprinum, Himantoglossum comperianum, Himantoglossum formosum, Himantoglossum hircinum, Himantoglossum metlesicsianum, Himantoglossum montis-tauri, Himantoglossum robertianum, Himantoglossum samariense, Himantoglossum caprinum, Himantoglossum agiasense,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-99267: Based on the initial data import
Günther Beck von Mannagetta und Lerchenau (1856-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beck' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.