Status:
valid
Authors:
Kreutz & W.Lüders
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
J. Eur. Orch. 29: 655 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982436
Common Names
- Himantoglossum montis-tauri
- Taurus Mountain Adder's-tongue
- Taurus Mountain Orchid
Description
Himantoglossum montis-tauri (also called Himantoglossum montis-tauri, 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 montis-tauri 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 montis-tauri 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Himantoglossum montis-tauri 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 montis-tauri
Himantoglossum montis-tauri 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
W.Lüders: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Lüders' in the authors string.