Cephalanthera kurdica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurdica
ID:
829825
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm. ex Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3: 143 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829160
Common Names
- Cephalanthera Kurdica
- Kurdish Orchid
- Kurdish Cephalanthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalanthera kurdica (also called Kurdish helleborine, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It is a terrestrial plant with a short stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalanthera kurdica is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used for ground cover and as a border plant. It is drought tolerant and can thrive in full sun or partial shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalanthera kurdica has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a long tube. The seeds are small and black and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalanthera kurdica is a terrestrial orchid native to Turkey. It is best grown in a humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed, sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cephalanthera kurdica
Cephalanthera kurdica is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Cephalanthera kurdica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalanthera kurdica?
Cephalanthera kurdica
What is the common name of Cephalanthera kurdica?
Kurdish Orchid
Where is Cephalanthera kurdica native to?
Turkey
Species in the Cephalanthera genus
Cephalanthera gracilis, Cephalanthera renzii, Cephalanthera austiniae, Cephalanthera calcarata, Cephalanthera caucasica, Cephalanthera cucullata, Cephalanthera damasonium, Cephalanthera epipactoides, Cephalanthera erecta, Cephalanthera exigua, Cephalanthera falcata, Cephalanthera kotschyana, Cephalanthera kurdica, Cephalanthera longibracteata, Cephalanthera longifolia, Cephalanthera mayeri, Cephalanthera pusilla, Cephalanthera rubra, Cephalanthera schaberi, Cephalanthera schulzei, Cephalanthera subaphylla, Cephalanthera taubenheimii, Cephalanthera ericiflora, Cephalanthera humilis, Cephalanthera nanchuanica,
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-36653: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.