Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kerneriorum
ID:
937341

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Soó) Soó

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Nom. Nov. Gen. Dactylorhiza : 9 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936679



Common Names

  • Dactylorhiza Kerneriorum
  • Kerneriorum Orchid
  • Kerner's Orchid


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Description

Dactylorhiza kerneriorum (also called Kerner's 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 kerneriorum has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, respiratory issues, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dactylorhiza kerneriorum 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 kerneriorum 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 kerneriorum

Dactylorhiza kerneriorum 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,

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