Status:
valid
Authors:
(Balayer) B.Bock
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Centre-Ouest 42: 269 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332788
Common Names
- Anacamptorchis bassoulsii
- Bassoulsii Anacamptorchis
- Bassoulsii Anacamptorchis
Description
Anacamptorchis bassoulsii (also called 'Bassouls's Orchid', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It has a decumbent habit and grows to a height of about 20 cm. The leaves are linear-lanceolate and the flowers are yellow in color. It grows in dry grasslands, heaths, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Anacamptorchis bassoulsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anacamptorchis bassoulsii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anacamptorchis bassoulsii 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 Anacamptorchis bassoulsii
Anacamptorchis bassoulsii can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the south of France.
Anacamptorchis bassoulsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anacamptorchis bassoulsii?
Anacamptorchis bassoulsii
What type of plant is Anacamptorchis bassoulsii?
Orchid
Where is Anacamptorchis bassoulsii found?
Southern Europe
Species in the Anacamptorchis genus
Anacamptorchis morioides,
Anacamptorchis guetrotii,
Anacamptorchis bassoulsii,
Anacamptorchis celtiberica,
Anacamptorchis christiani-bernardii,
Anacamptorchis grazianiae,
Anacamptorchis ladurneri,
Anacamptorchis lauzensis,
Anacamptorchis neogennarii,
Anacamptorchis perretii,
Anacamptorchis richardiorum,
Anacamptorchis salkowskiana,
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
Monique Balayer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balayer' in the authors string.