Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sceptrum
ID:
305556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 527 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304888



Common Names

  • Satyrium sceptrum
  • Scepter Satyrium
  • Scepter Hair Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Satyrium acutirostrum Summerh. [unknown]

Description

Satyrium sceptrum (also called Sceptre 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, sunny grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Satyrium sceptrum 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 sceptrum has white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Satyrium sceptrum 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 sceptrum

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

Satyrium sceptrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Satyrium sceptrum?

Satyrium sceptrum

What is the natural habitat of Satyrium sceptrum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Satyrium sceptrum?

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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