Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
israelitica
ID:
969076

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


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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.

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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 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-8579: Based on the initial data import
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Helmut Baumann (1937-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Baumann' in the authors string.
Richard Bateman (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Bateman' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.
Amots Dafni (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dafni' in the authors string.