Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
daunia
ID:
937204

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Rossi, Ard., Cianchi, Piemont. & Bullini

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Webbia 50: 11 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936542



Common Names

  • Daunia Marsh Orchid
  • Daunia Orchid
  • Daunia Helleborine


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Description

Dactylorhiza daunia (also called Daunia Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid which is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in calcareous grasslands and scrublands, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dactylorhiza daunia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dactylorhiza daunia is a deep pinkish-purple, with a darker central lobe. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactylorhiza daunia is a hardy perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the seedlings to flower.

Where to Find Dactylorhiza daunia

Dactylorhiza daunia can be found in Spain.

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-55231: Based on the initial data import
Pietro Arduino (1728-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ard.' in the authors string.
Walter Rossi (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Rossi' in the authors string.
Rossella Cianchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cianchi' in the authors string.
Luciano Bullini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bullini' in the authors string.
N. Piemontese: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piemont.' in the authors string.