Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sivasiana
ID:
937554

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Baumann & Künkele ex Renz & Taubenheim

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 270 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936892



Common Names

  • Dactylorhiza sivasiana
  • Sivas Marsh Orchid
  • Sivas Orchid


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Description

Dactylorhiza sivasiana (also called Sivas 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 sivasiana is used as an ornamental plant and is a popular choice for flower gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dactylorhiza sivasiana 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 sivasiana 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 sivasiana

Dactylorhiza sivasiana is found in Turkey and the Caucasus.

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-55584: Based on the initial data import
Helmut Baumann (1937-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Baumann' in the authors string.
Jany Renz (1907-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renz' in the authors string.
Gerd Taubenheim (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taubenheim' in the authors string.
Siegfried Künkele (1931-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Künkele' in the authors string.