Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chabalensis
ID:
481572

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Baumann, H.Baumann, R.Lorenz & Ruedi Peter

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
J. Eur. Orch. 35: 188 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480904

Common Names

  • Orchis chabalensis
  • Chabalensis Orchis
  • Orchis Chabalensis

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Description

Orchis chabalensis (also called Chabal Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the Mediterranean. It has a short stem and small, leathery leaves. The flowers are usually white or pink and have a single row of petals. It is found in humid forests and on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Orchis chabalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orchis chabalensis is a small, yellow-green bloom with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orchis chabalensis is an epiphytic orchid that is easy to cultivate. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-drained, organic potting mix. Propagation is done through division of the clumps. Division should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Orchis chabalensis

Orchis chabalensis is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in many countries in Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain.

Orchis chabalensis FAQ

What type of plant is Orchis chabalensis?

Orchis chabalensis is a species of orchid.

What is the natural habitat of Orchis chabalensis?

Orchis chabalensis is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the flower color of Orchis chabalensis?

The flowers of Orchis chabalensis are pink in color.

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-256141: Based on the initial data import
Helmut Baumann (1937-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Baumann' in the authors string.
Brigitte Baumann (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Baumann' in the authors string.
Ruedi Peter (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruedi Peter' in the authors string.
Richard Michael Lorenz (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Lorenz' in the authors string.