Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kerryensis
ID:
937343

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wilmott) P.F.Hunt & Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 6: 131 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936681



Common Names

  • Dactylorhiza Kerryensis
  • Kerryensis Orchid
  • Kerry Orchid


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Description

Dactylorhiza kerryensis (also called Kerry 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 kerryensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dactylorhiza kerryensis 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 kerryensis 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 kerryensis

Dactylorhiza kerryensis is found in Ireland.

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

Alfred James Wilmott (1888-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilmott' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.
Peter Francis Hunt (1936-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Hunt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:626630-1: Based on the initial data import