Anacamptis lesbiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lesbiensis
ID:
969119
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Biel) H.Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H.Dietr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Orchid Gen. Anacamptis Orchis Neotinea , ed. 2: 430 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968457
Common Names
- Anacamptis lesbiensis
- Lesbiensis Anacamptis
- Lesbian Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anacamptis lesbiensis (also called Lesbos Orchid, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Europe, and typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anacamptis lesbiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover due to its low-growing habit. It is also used to make herbal teas and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, star-shaped flowers, Seed: small, dark brown, oval-shaped seeds, Seedlings: small, round, dark green leaves with pointed tips
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anacamptis lesbiensis is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Anacamptis lesbiensis
Anacamptis lesbiensis can be found in parts of Greece, Turkey, 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-8583: Based on the initial data import
Helga Dietrich (1940-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Dietr.' in the authors string.
Horst Kretzschmar (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kretzschmar' in the authors string.
Burkhard Biel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Biel' in the authors string.
Wolfgang Eccarius (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eccarius' in the authors string.