Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nicodemi
ID:
1320324

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cirillo ex Ten.) B.Bock

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Centre-Ouest 42: 267 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332778



Common Names

  • Anacamptis nicodemi
  • Nicodemi Anacamptis
  • Nicodemi Anacamptis


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Description

Anacamptis nicodemi (also called Nicodemus' Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a white flower. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Anacamptis nicodemi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anacamptis nicodemi sub. nicodemi
Anacamptis nicodemi sub. yvesii (Verg.) J.M.H.Shaw

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anacamptis nicodemi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anacamptis nicodemi is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Anacamptis nicodemi

Anacamptis nicodemi can be found in the meadows of Europe.

Anacamptis nicodemi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anacamptis nicodemi?

Anacamptis nicodemi

What type of plant is Anacamptis nicodemi?

Orchid

Where is Anacamptis nicodemi found?

Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East

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

Michele Tenore (1780-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ten.' in the authors string.
Domenico Cirillo (1739-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cirillo' in the authors string.
Benoit Bock (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Bock' in the authors string.