Dactylorhiza pontica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pontica
ID:
937494
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kohlmüller) P.Delforge
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Naturalistes Belges 81: 397 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936832
Common Names
- Dactylorhiza pontica
- Pontic Marsh Orchid
- Eastern Marsh Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dactylorhiza pontica (also called Pontic Marsh Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem, with a single flower, and is typically found in wet meadows and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Dactylorhiza pontica 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 pontica is a white to pinkish-purple, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Dactylorhiza pontica is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained soil mix and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It should be planted in an area with partial shade and plenty of air circulation.
Where to Find Dactylorhiza pontica
Dactylorhiza pontica is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
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-55527: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Delforge (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Delforge' in the authors string.
Rüdiger Kohlmuller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kohlmüller' in the authors string.