Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
russowii
ID:
937526

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klinge) Holub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Preslia 36: 253 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936864



Common Names

  • Dactylorhiza russowii
  • Russow's Marsh Orchid
  • Russow's Orchid


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Description

Dactylorhiza russowii (also called Russow's Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid which is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in calcareous grasslands and scrublands, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dactylorhiza russowii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dactylorhiza russowii has purple flowers with yellow centers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactylorhiza russowii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Dactylorhiza russowii

Dactylorhiza russowii can be found in parts of Russia, including the Caucasus Mountains.

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-55557: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Johannes Christoph Klinge (1851-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klinge' in the authors string.