Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Baumann & Dafni) R.M.Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 12: 120 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968414
Common Names
- Israelite Orchid
- Israelite Anacamptis
- Israelite Lady Orchid
Uses & Benefits
Anacamptis israelitica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anacamptis israelitica has small white flowers with four petals and two stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anacamptis israelitica is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is tolerant of drought. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Anacamptis israelitica
Anacamptis israelitica can be found in Israel.
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,