Anacamptis eccarii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eccarii
ID:
808318
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Kretzschmar & G.Kretzschmar
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Ber. Arbeitskreis. Heimische Orchid. 22(2): 12 (2005 publ. 2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807652
Common Names
- Anacamptis Eccarii
- Eccarii Anacamptis
- Eccarii's Anacamptis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anacamptis eccarii (also called Eccar's 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 eccarii is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anacamptis eccarii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anacamptis eccarii 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 eccarii
Anacamptis eccarii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Anacamptis eccarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anacamptis eccarii?
Anacamptis eccarii
What is the common name of Anacamptis eccarii?
Eccar's Orchid
Where is Anacamptis eccarii native to?
Southern Europe
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-345885: Based on the initial data import
Gisela Kretzschmar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Kretzschmar' in the authors string.
Horst Kretzschmar (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kretzschmar' in the authors string.