Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rupestre
ID:
305551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. Austro-Afric. 1: t. 69 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304883



Common Names

  • Satyrium rupestre
  • Rock Satyrium
  • Rock Hair Orchid


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Description

Satyrium rupestre (also called Rock Hairbell, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a single, erect, leafless stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Satyrium rupestre is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Satyrium rupestre has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Satyrium rupestre can be propagated from seed or by division. When growing from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. Dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections, replanting each section in a new location.

Where to Find Satyrium rupestre

Satyrium rupestre is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Satyrium rupestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Satyrium rupestre?

Satyrium rupestre

What is the natural habitat of Satyrium rupestre?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Satyrium rupestre?

June to August

Species in the Satyrium genus

Satyrium aberrans, Satyrium acuminatum, Satyrium aethiopicum, Satyrium afromontanum, Satyrium amblyosaccos, Satyrium amoenum, Satyrium anomalum, Satyrium baronii, Satyrium bicallosum, Satyrium bicorne, Satyrium brachypetalum, Satyrium bracteatum, Satyrium breve, Satyrium buchananii, Satyrium candidum, Satyrium carneum, Satyrium carsonii, Satyrium chlorocorys, Satyrium compactum, Satyrium comptum, Satyrium confusum, Satyrium coriifolium, Satyrium coriophoroides, Satyrium crassicaule, Satyrium cristatum, Satyrium ecalcaratum, Satyrium elongatum, Satyrium emarcidum, Satyrium erectum, Satyrium fimbriatum, Satyrium flavum, Satyrium foliosum, Satyrium guthriei, Satyrium hallackii, Satyrium humile, Satyrium jacottetiae, Satyrium johnsonii, Satyrium kermesinum, Satyrium kitimboense, Satyrium ligulatum, Satyrium longicauda, Satyrium longicolle, Satyrium lupulinum, Satyrium macrophyllum, Satyrium mechowii, Satyrium membranaceum, Satyrium microcorys, Satyrium microrrhynchum, Satyrium mirum, Satyrium miserum,

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,

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