Anacamptis vanlookenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vanlookenii
ID:
969393
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Bernard & G.Fabre) H.Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H.Dietr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Orchid Gen. Anacamptis Orchis Neotinea , ed. 2: 430 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968731
Common Names
- Vanlooken's Orchid
- Vanlooken's Anacamptis
- Vanlooken's Lady's Slipper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anacamptis vanlookenii (also called Van Looken's Orchid, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with small, pink flowers, native to Europe, and found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anacamptis vanlookenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anacamptis vanlookenii has small, white to pinkish-purple flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anacamptis vanlookenii is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.
Where to Find Anacamptis vanlookenii
Anacamptis vanlookenii can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Alps, and in the Pyrenees.
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-8611: 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.
Charles Jean Bernard (1876-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Bernard' in the authors string.
Gabriel Fabre (1914-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Fabre' in the authors string.
Wolfgang Eccarius (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eccarius' in the authors string.