Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1799
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 2: 318 (1799)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259806
Common Names
- Common Twayblade
- Common Bird's-nest Orchid
- Common Bird's-nest Orchis
Synonyms
- Barlia patens (Desf.) Szlach. [unknown]
- Orchis patens brevicornis (Viv.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Orchis patens brevicornis (Viv.) K.Richt. [unknown]
- Orchis brevicornis panormitana (Tineo) Nyman [unknown]
- Androrchis patens (Desf.) D.Tyteca & E.Klein [unknown]
Description
Orchis patens (also called Broad-leaved Helleborine, 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 patens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its flowers are also used in floral arrangements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Orchis patens sub. patens
Orchis patens sub. canariensis (Lindl.) Sunding & G.Kunkel
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orchis patens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orchis patens 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 patens
Orchis patens is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Orchis patens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orchis patens?
Orchis patens
What are the common names of Orchis patens?
Early Purple Orchid, Early Spider Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Orchis patens?
Orchis patens is native to Europe and North Africa.
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,