Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
metlesicsianum
ID:
983097

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.P.Teschner) P.Delforge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Naturalistes Belges 80: 401 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982435



Common Names

  • Himantoglossum metlesicsianum
  • Metlesics' Adder's-tongue
  • Metlesics' Orchid


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Description

Himantoglossum metlesicsianum (also called Himantoglossum metlesicsianum, 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 metlesicsianum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Himantoglossum metlesicsianum is a yellow-greenish color, with a white center and a white lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with round leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Himantoglossum metlesicsianum 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 metlesicsianum

Himantoglossum metlesicsianum is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

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-99284: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Delforge (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Delforge' in the authors string.
Walter Paul Teschner (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.P.Teschner' in the authors string.