Anacamptis gerakarionis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gerakarionis
ID:
808322
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Faller & Kreutz) H.Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H.Dietr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Orchid Gen. Anacamptis Orchis Neotinea , ed. 2: 427 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807656
Common Names
- Anacamptis Gerakarionis
- Gerakarionis Anacamptis
- Gerakarionis's Anacamptis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anacamptis gerakarionis (also called Gerakari 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 gerakarionis is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anacamptis gerakarionis 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 gerakarionis is a terrestrial orchid native to Greece. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil in a partially shaded area. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sowing in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Anacamptis gerakarionis
Anacamptis gerakarionis is native to Europe, from France to Romania. It is found in moist and wet forests, at elevations of up to 1,200 m.
Anacamptis gerakarionis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anacamptis gerakarionis?
Anacamptis gerakarionis
What is the common name of Anacamptis gerakarionis?
Gerakarion's Orchid
Where is Anacamptis gerakarionis 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-345893: Based on the initial data import
Helga Dietrich (1940-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Dietr.' in the authors string.
Carolus Adrianus Johannes Kreutz (1954-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kreutz' in the authors string.
Horst Kretzschmar (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kretzschmar' in the authors string.
Siegfried Faller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faller' in the authors string.
Wolfgang Eccarius (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eccarius' in the authors string.