Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
situsanguinum
ID:
915102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Niet & Liltved

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 75: 22 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914437



Common Names

  • Satyrium situsanguinum
  • Blood-veined Satyrium
  • Blood-veined Orchid


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Description

Satyrium situsanguinum (also called Blood-Stained Satyrium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Europe. It grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Satyrium situsanguinum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Satyrium situsanguinum has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Satyrium situsanguinum is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden.

Where to Find Satyrium situsanguinum

Satyrium situsanguinum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Mediterranean forests of the country.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-459415: Based on the initial data import
William Rune Liltved (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liltved' in the authors string.
Timotheüs van der Niet: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Niet' in the authors string.