Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lactea
ID:
251132

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) R.M.Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 12: 122 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250464



Common Names

  • Neotinea Lactea
  • Lactea Rose
  • Lactea's Rose


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Synonyms

  • Orchis acuminata Desf. [unknown]
  • Orchis corsica Viv. [unknown]
  • Orchis hanrici Henon [unknown]
  • Orchis hanrii Jord. [unknown]
  • Orchis lactea Poir. [unknown]
  • Orchis lactea hanrici (Hénon) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Orchis tenoreana Guss. [unknown]
  • Orchis tridentata acuminata (Desf.) Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Orchis tridentata hanrici (Hénon) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Orchis tridentata lactea (Poir.) K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Neotinea corsica (Viv.) W.Foelsche [unknown]
  • Orchis lactea corsica (Viv.) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Neotinea lactea corsica (Viv.) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Odontorchis lactea (Poir.) D.Tyteca & E.Klein [unknown]
  • Orchis tridentata hanrii (Camus) Sigunov [unknown]
  • Orchis tridentata tenoreana (Guss.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Orchis tridentata acuminata (Desf.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Orchis variegata acuminata (Desf.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Neotinea lactea corsica (Viv.) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Neotinea lactea minuscula (A.Alibertis) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Neotinea lactea hanrii (Jord.) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Orchis lactea minuscula A.Alibertis [unknown]

Description

Neotinea lactea (also called 'White Neotinea', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Neotinea lactea is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neotinea lactea has small, white flowers with yellowish-green tips. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a few leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neotinea lactea is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Neotinea lactea

Neotinea lactea can be found in Europe, particularly in the Mediterranean region.

Neotinea lactea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neotinea lactea?

Neotinea lactea

What is the family of Neotinea lactea?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Neotinea lactea?

Montane forests of Cameroon

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-134143: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Richard Bateman (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Bateman' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.