Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
maculata
ID:
251133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desf.) Stearn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Goulandris 2: 79 (1974 publ. 1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250465



Common Names

  • Neotinea Maculata
  • Maculata Rose
  • Maculata's Rose


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Synonyms

  • Neotinea intacta Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Neotinea maculata stricta Landwehr [unknown]
  • Ophrys densiflora Desf. [unknown]
  • Ophrys secundiflora Steud. [unknown]
  • Orchis atlantica Willd. [unknown]
  • Orchis ecalcarata Costa & Vayr [unknown]
  • Orchis imbecilla Sol. ex Britten [unknown]
  • Orchis intacta Link [unknown]
  • Orchis masculata (Desf.) Batt. [unknown]
  • Orchis sagittata Munby [unknown]
  • Orchis secundiflora Bertol. [unknown]
  • Peristylus atlanticus Lindl. [unknown]
  • Peristylus densiflorus Lindl. [unknown]
  • Peristylus maculatus Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Aceras densiflorum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Aceras intactum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Aceras maculatum Gren. [unknown]
  • Aceras secundiflorum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Aceras vayredae Rouy [unknown]
  • Satyrium atlanticum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Satyrium densiflorum Brot. [unknown]
  • Satyrium maculatum Desf. [unknown]
  • Satyrium parviflorum Pers. [illegitimate]
  • Tinea cylindrica Biv. [unknown]
  • Tinea intacta Boiss. [unknown]
  • Tinea maculata (Desf.) Vis. [unknown]
  • Orchis ustulata ecalcarata (Costa & Vayr) Nyman [unknown]
  • Aceras densiflorum tridentatum J.A.Guim. [unknown]
  • Neotinea intacta tridentata (J.A.Guim.) E.G.Camus, Bergon & A.Camus [unknown]
  • Neotinea intacta bifida (J.A.Guim.) E.G.Camus, Bergon & A.Camus [unknown]
  • Neotinea intacta bifida (J.A.Guim.) Soó [unknown]
  • Neotinea intacta tridentata (J.A.Guim.) Soó [unknown]
  • Coeloglossum densiflorum Hartm. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Neotinea intacta luteola Renz [unknown]
  • Neotinea maculata alba Maire & Weiller ex F.M.Vázquez [unknown]
  • Neotinea maculata luteola (Renz) F.M.Vázquez [unknown]
  • Habenaria intacta Benth. [unknown]
  • Himantoglossum parviflorum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Himantoglossum secundiflorum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Orchis parviflora Steud. [unknown]

Description

Neotinea maculata (also called 'Spotted 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 maculata 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 maculata 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 maculata 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 maculata

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

Neotinea maculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neotinea maculata?

Neotinea maculata

What is the family of Neotinea maculata?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Neotinea maculata?

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-134144: Based on the initial data import
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
William T. Stearn (1911-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stearn' in the authors string.