Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
incarnata
ID:
937297

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Soó

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Nom. Nov. Gen. Dactylorhiza : 3 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936635



Common Names

  • Crimson Marsh Orchid
  • Crimson Orchid
  • Crimson Helleborine


Searching for Dactylorhiza incarnata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Dactylorhiza incarnata (also called Early Marsh Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Europe. It has a single, erect stem with a single terminal inflorescence. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dactylorhiza incarnata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dactylorhiza incarnata sub. coccinea (Pugsley) Soó
Dactylorhiza incarnata sub. cruenta (O.F.Müll.) P.D.Sell
Dactylorhiza incarnata sub. gemmana (Pugsley) P.D.Sell
Dactylorhiza incarnata sub. incarnata
Dactylorhiza incarnata sub. lobelii (Verm.) H.A.Pedersen
Dactylorhiza incarnata sub. ochroleuca (Wüstnei ex Boll) P.F.Hunt & Summerh.
Dactylorhiza incarnata sub. pulchella (Druce) Soó
Dactylorhiza incarnata sub. jugicrucis Akhalk., R.Lorenz & Mosul.
Dactylorhiza incarnata sub. cungsii Kreutz
Dactylorhiza incarnata var. versicolor (Schmidt & Lüscher) Peitz
Dactylorhiza incarnata sub. krylovii (Soó) ined.
Dactylorhiza incarnata sub. versicolor (J.C.Schmidt ex Lüscher) Potucek

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dactylorhiza incarnata has a white flower with a yellow centre. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

Searching for Dactylorhiza incarnata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Dactylorhiza incarnata is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady places. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. Plant divisions in spring or autumn in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It can also be propagated from seed, sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Where to Find Dactylorhiza incarnata

Dactylorhiza incarnata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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-55332: Based on the initial data import
Károly Rezső Soó (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soó' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.