Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
militaris
ID:
260318

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 941 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259650

Common Names

  • Militaris Orchid
  • Military Orchid
  • Soldier Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Orchis militaris nervata (Marchand) Tinant [unknown]
  • Orchis rivini albiflora Thielens [unknown]
  • Orchis rivini stenoloba Marchal [unknown]
  • Orchis militaris tripartita M.Schulze [unknown]
  • Orchis tephrosanthos militaris (L.) Loisel. [unknown]
  • Orchis militaris longibracteata Schur [unknown]
  • Orchis militaris perplexa Beck [unknown]
  • Orchis militaris arenaria Schur [unknown]
  • Orchis militaris berdaui Zapal. [unknown]
  • Orchis militaris angustissima W.Zimm. [unknown]
  • Orchis militaris stenoloba Döll [unknown]
  • Orchis militaris angustiloba Leimbach [unknown]
  • Orchis militaris sibirica Schltr. [unknown]
  • Orchis militaris platyloba W.Zimm. [unknown]
  • Orchis militaris spathulata Cortesi [unknown]
  • Orchis militaris acuminata A.Camus [unknown]
  • Orchis militaris intercedens Beck [unknown]
  • Orchis militaris nervata (Marchand) Nyman [deprecated]

Description

Orchis militaris (also called Military Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Europe and North Africa. It has a short stem that can reach up to 10 cm in height and is covered with small, white hairs. The flowers are small and white and are arranged in a spiral pattern. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Orchis militaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its flowers are also used in floral arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Orchis militaris sub. stevenii (Rchb.f.) B.Baumann, H.Baumann, R.Lorenz & Ruedi Peter
Orchis militaris sub. militaris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orchis militaris is a white, pink or purple color with a labellum that has a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orchis militaris is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Orchis militaris

Orchis militaris is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Orchis militaris FAQ

What is the common name of Orchis militaris?

Military Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Orchis militaris?

Grasslands and meadows

What is the lifespan of Orchis militaris?

Up to 5 years

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,

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