Anacamptis duquesnei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duquesnei
ID:
969033
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) J.M.H.Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. Suppl., 119(1295): 62. 2011 [Sep 2011] [Quart. Suppl. Int. Reg. Orchid Hybrids]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968371
Common Names
- Duquesne's Bedstraw
- Duquesne's Cleavers
- Duquesne's Goosegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anacamptis duquesnei (also called Duquesne's Orchid, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Europe and North Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides. It has a pyramidal inflorescence and small pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Anacamptis duquesnei is an ornamental plant used in gardens, as a groundcover, and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has also been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Anacamptis duquesnei are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anacamptis duquesnei can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Anacamptis duquesnei
Anacamptis duquesnei can be found in the Mediterranean region, as well as parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Species in the Anacamptis genus
Anacamptis timbali, Anacamptis alata, Anacamptis alatoides, Anacamptis caccabaria, Anacamptis cyrenaica, Anacamptis dafnii, Anacamptis eccarii, Anacamptis feinbruniae, Anacamptis genevensis, Anacamptis gerakarionis, Anacamptis laniccae, Anacamptis larzacensis, Anacamptis lasithica, Anacamptis lloydiana, Anacamptis menosii, Anacamptis olida, Anacamptis parvifolia, Anacamptis sciathia, Anacamptis semisaccata, Anacamptis simorrensis, Anacamptis boryi, Anacamptis collina, Anacamptis coriophora, Anacamptis duquesnei, Anacamptis gennarii, Anacamptis israelitica, Anacamptis laxiflora, Anacamptis lesbiensis, Anacamptis morio, Anacamptis palustris, Anacamptis papilionacea, Anacamptis pyramidalis, Anacamptis sancta, Anacamptis vanlookenii, Anacamptis nicodemi,
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-8575: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.