Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ustulata
ID:
251140

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 12: 122 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250472



Common Names

  • Neotinea Ustulata
  • Ustulata Rose
  • Ustulata's Rose


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Synonyms

  • Orchis parviflora Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Orchis ustulata L. [unknown]
  • Orchis ustulata leopoliensis Zapal. [unknown]
  • Orchis ustulata leopoliensis (Zapał.) Paucă [unknown]
  • Odontorchis ustulata (L.) D.Tyteca & E.Klein [unknown]
  • Orchis ustulata emarginata Zapal. [unknown]
  • Orchis ustulata emarginata (Zapal.) Soó [unknown]
  • Orchis ustulata integriloba (Sabr.) Soó [unknown]
  • Orchis ustulata elongata Zapal. [unknown]
  • Orchis ustulata emarginata Zapal. [unknown]
  • Orchis ustulata grandiflora Gaudin [unknown]
  • Orchis ustulata major Waisb. [unknown]
  • Orchis ustulata integriloba (Sabr.) Sabr. [unknown]

Description

Neotinea ustulata (also called 'Ustulate 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 ustulata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Neotinea ustulata var. aestivalis (Kümpel) Tali, M.F.Fay & R.M.Bateman
Neotinea ustulata var. ustulata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neotinea ustulata 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 ustulata is a hardy, evergreen, perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring.

Where to Find Neotinea ustulata

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

Neotinea ustulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neotinea ustulata?

Neotinea ustulata

What is the family of Neotinea ustulata?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Neotinea ustulata?

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-134151: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' 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.