Anacamptis papilionacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papilionacea
ID:
969187
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) R.M.Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 12: 120 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968525
Common Names
- Butterfly Orchid
- Common Butterfly Orchid
- Pale Butterfly Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anacamptis papilionacea (also called Butterfly Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and found in grassy and sandy habitats. It has a creeping habit and small, purple flowers, and its leaves are lanceolate and pointed.
Uses & Benefits
Anacamptis papilionacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anacamptis papilionacea has small, pink flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anacamptis papilionacea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in autumn. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Anacamptis papilionacea
Anacamptis papilionacea can be found in Europe and North Africa.
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-8590: 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.