Status:
valid
Authors:
Kümpel
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Ber. Arbeitskreis. Heimische Orchid. 18(2): 28 (2001 publ. 2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385622
Common Names
- Dactylorhiza vallis-peenae
- Vallis-Peenae Dactylorhiza
- Vallis-Peenae Orchid
Description
Dactylorhiza vallis-peenae (also called Valley Peen Dactylorhiza, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the alpine meadows of Europe. It has a thin, green stem and its leaves are small and lance-shaped. It grows in moist, shady areas and can survive in cold temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Dactylorhiza vallis-peenae is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dactylorhiza vallis-peenae has purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, long leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dactylorhiza vallis-peenae is a species of orchid native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. The seed should be sown on a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept moist. Provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Dactylorhiza vallis-peenae
Dactylorhiza vallis-peenae is native to Europe and can be found in the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark.
Dactylorhiza vallis-peenae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dactylorhiza vallis-peenae?
Dactylorhiza vallis-peenae
What is the common name of Dactylorhiza vallis-peenae?
Valley Peony
What type of plant is Dactylorhiza vallis-peenae?
Orchid
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,