Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
conigera
ID:
1411513

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Norman) B.Bock

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Centre-Ouest 42: 267. 2012 [2011 publ. 10 Feb 2012]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423978



Common Names

  • Dactylorhiza Conigera
  • Conigera's Dactylorhiza
  • Dactylorhiza's Conigera


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Description

Dactylorhiza conigera (also called Conical Dactylorhiza, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Europe and temperate Asia. It is a terrestrial herb growing up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white. It is found in marshes and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Dactylorhiza conigera is used for its edible fruits, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dactylorhiza conigera sub. conigera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dactylorhiza conigera is a pale pink or white colour, with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactylorhiza conigera is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or autumn. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the spring.

Where to Find Dactylorhiza conigera

Dactylorhiza conigera is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Switzerland.

Dactylorhiza conigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dactylorhiza conigera?

Dactylorhiza conigera

What is the common name of Dactylorhiza conigera?

Coniferous Dactylorhiza

What is the natural habitat of Dactylorhiza conigera?

Grassy meadows and open woodlands

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

Johannes Musæus Norman (1823-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norman' in the authors string.
Benoit Bock (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Bock' in the authors string.