Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kafiriana
ID:
937336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 126: 125 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936674



Common Names

  • Kafir Marsh Orchid
  • Kafir Orchid
  • Kafir Helleborine


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Description

Dactylorhiza kafiriana (also called Kafir 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 kafiriana 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 kafiriana sub. kafiriana
Dactylorhiza kafiriana sub. baumgartneriana (B.Baumann, H.Baumann, R.Lorenz & Ruedi Peter) Sczep. & Kreutz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactylorhiza kafiriana is a terrestrial orchid species native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clump or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Dactylorhiza kafiriana

Dactylorhiza kafiriana is found in the Caucasus region.

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-55373: Based on the initial data import
Jany Renz (1907-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renz' in the authors string.