Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
spuria
ID:
260715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 7: 891 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260047

Common Names

  • Common Spotted Orchis
  • Common Spotted Lady Orchid
  • Common Spotted Bird's-nest Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Orchiaceras spuria (Rchb.f.) E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Orchiaceras weddellii E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Orchis jamaini Rouy [unknown]
  • Orchis macra W.D.J.Koch [illegitimate]
  • Orchiaceras spuria E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Orchiaceras weddellii E.G.Camus [unknown]

Description

Orchis spuria (also called Spurious 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 spuria 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orchis spuria has small, star-shaped flowers with white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orchis spuria is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Orchis spuria

Orchis spuria can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It prefers grassy, sunny meadows and can be found in many countries.

Orchis spuria FAQ

What is the common name of Orchis spuria?

Spur Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Orchis spuria?

Grasslands and meadows

What is the lifespan of Orchis spuria?

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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