Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
viridella
ID:
1411514

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hesl.-Harr.) Oddone

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
GIROS Orch. Spont. Eur. 59(2): 354. 2016

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423979



Common Names

  • Dactylorhiza Viridella
  • Viridella's Dactylorhiza
  • Dactylorhiza's Viridella


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Description

Dactylorhiza viridella (also called Green-flowered Dactylorhiza, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Europe and temperate Asia. It is a terrestrial herb growing up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are green. It is found in marshes and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Dactylorhiza viridella is used for its edible fruits, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dactylorhiza viridella has small, yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactylorhiza viridella is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or autumn. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the spring.

Where to Find Dactylorhiza viridella

Dactylorhiza viridella is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Switzerland.

Dactylorhiza viridella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dactylorhiza viridella?

Dactylorhiza viridella

What is the common name of Dactylorhiza viridella?

Green-Flowered Dactylorhiza

What is the natural habitat of Dactylorhiza viridella?

Grassy meadows and open woodlands

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

John William Heslop-Harrison (1881-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hesl.-Harr.' in the authors string.
Luca Oddone (b.1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oddone' in the authors string.