Dactylorhiza atlantica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
809082
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kreutz & Vlaciha
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 57: 584 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808416
Common Names
- Atlantica Dactylorhiza
- Atlantic Marsh Orchid
- Common Spotted Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dactylorhiza atlantica (also called 'Atlantic Dactylorhiza', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single, erect, leafy stem growing up to 60 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dactylorhiza atlantica is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dactylorhiza atlantica has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dactylorhiza atlantica is a tropical terrestrial orchid that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division or seed.
Where to Find Dactylorhiza atlantica
Dactylorhiza atlantica is native to the Mediterranean region.
Dactylorhiza atlantica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dactylorhiza atlantica?
Dactylorhiza atlantica
What is the common name of Dactylorhiza atlantica?
Atlantic Marsh Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Dactylorhiza atlantica?
Marshes and wet meadows
Species in the Dactylorhiza genus
Dactylorhiza isculana, Dactylorhiza vallis-peenae, Dactylorhiza atlantica, Dactylorhiza perez-chiscanoi, Dactylorhiza abantiana, Dactylorhiza aldenii, Dactylorhiza alpestris, Dactylorhiza altobracensis, Dactylorhiza aristata, Dactylorhiza aschersoniana, Dactylorhiza baicalica, Dactylorhiza balabaniana, Dactylorhiza baumanniana, Dactylorhiza bayburtiana, Dactylorhiza beckeriana, Dactylorhiza boluiana, Dactylorhiza braunii, Dactylorhiza breviceras, Dactylorhiza claudiopolitana, Dactylorhiza cordigera, Dactylorhiza csatoi, Dactylorhiza czerniakowskae, Dactylorhiza daunia, Dactylorhiza delamainii, Dactylorhiza dinglensis, Dactylorhiza dubreuilhii, Dactylorhiza dufftiana, Dactylorhiza dufftii, Dactylorhiza durandii, Dactylorhiza elata, Dactylorhiza estonica, Dactylorhiza euxina, Dactylorhiza flixensis, Dactylorhiza foliosa, Dactylorhiza formosa, Dactylorhiza fourkensis, Dactylorhiza francis-drucei, Dactylorhiza fuchsii, Dactylorhiza gabretana, Dactylorhiza godferyana, Dactylorhiza graggeriana, Dactylorhiza grandis, Dactylorhiza guillaumeae, Dactylorhiza gustavssonii, Dactylorhiza hallii, Dactylorhiza hatagirea, Dactylorhiza hochreutinerana, Dactylorhiza iberica, Dactylorhiza incarnata, Dactylorhiza influenza,
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-346647: Based on the initial data import
Carolus Adrianus Johannes Kreutz (1954-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kreutz' in the authors string.
V. Vlaciha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vlaciha' in the authors string.