Status:
valid
Authors:
Renz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 30: 103 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260098
Common Names
- Thrift Orchis
- Thrift Lady Orchid
- Thrift Bird's-nest Orchid
Synonyms
- Androrchis thriftiensis (Renz) W.Foelsche & Jakely [unknown]
Description
Orchis thriftiensis (also called Thrifty 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 thriftiensis 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 thriftiensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orchis thriftiensis 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 thriftiensis
Orchis thriftiensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Orchis thriftiensis FAQ
What is the common name of Orchis thriftiensis?
Thrift Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Orchis thriftiensis?
Grasslands and meadows
What is the lifespan of Orchis thriftiensis?
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,