Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bispurium
ID:
810062

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Keller) H.Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H.Dietr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Orchid Gen. Anacamptis Orchis Neotinea : 469 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809396

Common Names

  • Orchis bispurium
  • Bispurium Orchis
  • Bispurium Two-Spur Orchid

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Description

Orchis bispurium (also called Bispurium Orchis, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single leaf. It is native to Europe, and is found growing in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orchis bispurium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orchis bispurium is a pinkish-purple color, and is shaped like a bell. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed, and the seedlings are small, green, and have two stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orchis bispurium is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in moist, well-drained soils in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy compost and kept at a temperature of around 20°C (68°F). Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Orchis bispurium

Orchis bispurium can be found in Europe, including France, Germany, and Italy.

Orchis bispurium FAQ

What is the common name of Orchis bispurium?

Two-spurred Orchid

What is the native range of Orchis bispurium?

Europe

What is the flowering period of Orchis bispurium?

April to June

Species in the Orchis genus

Orchis adenocheila, Orchis anatolica, Orchis angusticruris, Orchis anthropophora, Orchis apollinaris, Orchis aurunca, Orchis bergoni, Orchis beyrichii, Orchis bivonae, Orchis brancifortii, Orchis buelii, Orchis calliantha, Orchis colemanii, Orchis cortesii, Orchis fallax, Orchis fitzii, Orchis galilaea, Orchis hybrida, Orchis italica, Orchis klopfensteiniae, Orchis laeta, Orchis ligustica, Orchis loreziana, Orchis macra, Orchis mascula, Orchis militaris, Orchis olbiensis, Orchis pallens, Orchis patens, Orchis pauciflora, Orchis penzigiana, Orchis permixta, Orchis petterssonii, Orchis plessidiaca, Orchis provincialis, Orchis pseudoanatolica, Orchis punctulata, Orchis purpurea, Orchis quadripunctata, Orchis serraniana, Orchis sezikiana, Orchis simia, Orchis sitiaca, Orchis spitzelii, Orchis spuria, Orchis thriftiensis, Orchis troodi, Orchis wulffiana, Orchis chabalensis, Orchis tochniana,

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-347632: Based on the initial data import
Helga Dietrich (1940-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Dietr.' in the authors string.
Gottfried Keller (1873-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Keller' in the authors string.
Horst Kretzschmar (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kretzschmar' in the authors string.
Wolfgang Eccarius (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eccarius' in the authors string.