Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
caccabaria
ID:
808314

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Verg.) H.Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H.Dietr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Orchid Gen. Anacamptis Orchis Neotinea , ed. 2: 429 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807648



Common Names

  • Anacamptis Caccabaria
  • Caccabaria Anacamptis
  • Caccabaria's Anacamptis


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Description

Anacamptis caccabaria (also called Caccabaria Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean. It has small, white flowers and narrow leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Anacamptis caccabaria is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anacamptis caccabaria has small white flowers with yellow centers and long thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long thin stems with small green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anacamptis caccabaria is a small perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing. The offsets should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Anacamptis caccabaria

Anacamptis caccabaria is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Anacamptis caccabaria FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Anacamptis caccabaria?

Anacamptis caccabaria is native to Europe.

What is the flower color of Anacamptis caccabaria?

Anacamptis caccabaria has pink flowers.

What is the growth rate of Anacamptis caccabaria?

Anacamptis caccabaria has a moderate growth rate.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-345880: Based on the initial data import
Helga Dietrich (1940-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Dietr.' in the authors string.
Horst Kretzschmar (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kretzschmar' in the authors string.
Louis Verguin (1868-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verg.' in the authors string.
Wolfgang Eccarius (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eccarius' in the authors string.