Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
traunsteineri
ID:
937579

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Saut. ex Rchb.) Soó

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Nom. Nov. Gen. Dactylorhiza : 5 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936917



Common Names

  • Traunsteiner's Marsh Orchid
  • Dactylorhiza traunsteineri
  • Traunsteiner's Orchid


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Description

Dactylorhiza traunsteineri (also called Traunsteiner's Marsh Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows in wet meadows, marshes, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dactylorhiza traunsteineri is used as an ornamental plant and is a popular choice for flower gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dactylorhiza traunsteineri sub. turfosa (F.Proch.) Kreutz
Dactylorhiza traunsteineri sub. curvifolia (F.Nyl.) Soó
Dactylorhiza traunsteineri sub. traunsteineri
Dactylorhiza traunsteineri sub. vosagiaca Kreutz & P.Wolff
Dactylorhiza traunsteineri sub. irenica (F.M.Vázquez) Kreutz
Dactylorhiza traunsteineri sub. schurii (Klinge) Kreutz
Dactylorhiza traunsteineri sub. rhaetica (H.Baumann & R.Lorenz) F.Benoît

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dactylorhiza traunsteineri 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 traunsteineri can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Dactylorhiza traunsteineri

Dactylorhiza traunsteineri is found in the Alps, from Austria to Italy.

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-55609: Based on the initial data import
Károly Rezső Soó (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soó' in the authors string.
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Anton Eleutherius Sauter (1800-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saut.' in the authors string.