Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
elata
ID:
937216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Soó

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Nom. Nov. Gen. Dactylorhiza : 7 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936554



Common Names

  • Elata Marsh Orchid
  • Elata Orchid
  • Elata Helleborine


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Description

Dactylorhiza elata (also called Marsh Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Europe and North Africa. It has a single stem, with a single flower, and is typically found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Dactylorhiza elata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dactylorhiza elata sub. elata
Dactylorhiza elata sub. sesquipedalis (Willd.) Soó

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dactylorhiza elata is a pale 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 elata is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dactylorhiza elata

Dactylorhiza elata 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-55251: Based on the initial data import
Károly Rezső Soó (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soó' in the authors string.
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.