Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
provincialis
ID:
260531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Fl. Gall. : 169 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259863

Common Names

  • Provincial Orchis
  • Provincial Lady Orchid
  • Provincial Bird's-nest Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Orchis cyrilli Ten. [unknown]
  • Orchis leucostachya Griseb. [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula Alsch. [illegitimate]
  • Orchis olbiensis Ardoino ex Moggr. [illegitimate]
  • Orchis pallens Savi [illegitimate]
  • Orchis pseudopallens Tod. [unknown]
  • Orchis provincialis leucostachya (Griseb.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Orchis pauciflora pseudopallens (Tod.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Androrchis provincialis (Balb.) D.Tyteca & E.Klein [unknown]
  • Orchis morio provincialis (Balb. ex Lam. & DC.) Pollini [unknown]
  • Orchis provincialis rubra Chabert [unknown]
  • Orchis provincialis variegata Chabert [unknown]
  • Androrchis provincialis rubra (Chabert) W.Foelsche & Jakely [invalid]
  • Androrchis provincialis variegata (Chabert) W.Foelsche & Jakely [invalid]

Description

Orchis provincialis (also called Provincial Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Orchidaceae family. It has a short stem and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Orchis provincialis is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Orchis mascula sub. mascula

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orchis provincialis 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 provincialis 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 provincialis

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

Orchis provincialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orchis provincialis?

Orchis provincialis

What are the common names of Orchis provincialis?

Provincial Orchid, Provincial Lady's Tresses

What is the natural habitat of Orchis provincialis?

Orchis provincialis is native to the Mediterranean region.

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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