Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehrenb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 4: 398 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519154
Common Names
- Syrian Actinanthus
- Syrian Orchid
- Syrian Bulbophyllum
Description
Actinanthus syriacus (also called Syrian Actinanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Syria. It grows in moist, shady, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Actinanthus syriacus is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It produces small, white flowers in the spring and has a spreading habit. The foliage is dark green and provides a nice contrast to other plants in the landscape.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actinanthus syriacus has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Actinanthus syriacus is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. Once the branch has rooted, it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Actinanthus syriacus
Actinanthus syriacus can be found in the forests of the Middle East.
Actinanthus syriacus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinanthus syriacus?
Actinanthus syriacus
What is the common name of Actinanthus syriacus?
Syrian Actinanthus
What is the natural habitat of Actinanthus syriacus?
Mesic to wet meadows and marshes
Species in the Actinanthus genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,