Status:
valid
Authors:
(Asch. & Graebn.) B.Bock
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Centre-Ouest 42: 268 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332784
Common Names
- Dactylorhiza mixta
- Mixed Dactylorhiza
- Mixed Orchid
Description
Dactylorhiza mixta (also called 'Mixed Marsh Orchid', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows to a height of 30-60 cm and has a creeping, branching stem. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white to pink in color. It grows in wet, open habitats such as marshes, meadows and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Dactylorhiza mixta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dactylorhiza mixta is a small, purple, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dactylorhiza mixta is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Dactylorhiza mixta
Dactylorhiza mixta can be found in the alpine meadows of the Carpathians.
Dactylorhiza mixta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dactylorhiza mixta?
Dactylorhiza mixta
What type of plant is Dactylorhiza mixta?
Orchid
Where is Dactylorhiza mixta found?
Europe, including the British Isles
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,