Anacamptis morio - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
morio
ID:
969139
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) R.M.Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 12: 120 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968477
Common Names
- Anacamptis
- Butterfly Orchid
- Marsh Orchid
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Anacamptis morio (also called Green-Winged 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 morio 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Anacamptis morio sub. picta (Loisel.) Jacquet & Scappat.Anacamptis morio sub. caucasica (K.Koch) H.Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H.Dietr.
Anacamptis morio sub. champagneuxii (Barnéoud) H.Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H.Dietr.
Anacamptis morio sub. longicornu (Poir.) H.Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H.Dietr.
Anacamptis morio sub. syriaca (Boiss. ex H.Baumann & Künkele) H.Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H.Dietr.
Anacamptis morio sub. morio
Anacamptis morio sub. cortesii (E.G.Camus & A.Camus) J.M.H.Shaw
Anacamptis morio sub. litardierei (Ruppert & Lebrun) J.M.H.Shaw
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 morio can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Anacamptis morio
Anacamptis morio can be found in parts of Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
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-8585: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' 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.