Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
952702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Douglas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 202 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952040



Common Names

  • Giant Epipactis
  • Epipactis Gigantea
  • Gigantea Epipactis


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Description

Epipactis gigantea (also called Giant Helleborine, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single, erect stem with lanceolate leaves. The flowers are greenish-yellow and have a strong scent. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Epipactis gigantea is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epipactis gigantea has large, yellowish-brown flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epipactis gigantea is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It will self-seed in the garden, so deadheading spent flowers is recommended.

Where to Find Epipactis gigantea

Epipactis gigantea can be found in Europe.

Species in the Epipactis genus

Epipactis humilior, Epipactis nicolosii, Epipactis nordeniorum, Epipactis stellifera, Epipactis exilis, Epipactis robatschii, Epipactis alatus, Epipactis rivularis, Epipactis autumnalis, Epipactis ioessa, Epipactis hanseniorum, Epipactis africana, Epipactis albensis, Epipactis atromarginata, Epipactis atrorubens, Epipactis barlae, Epipactis barreana, Epipactis breinerorum, Epipactis bruxellensis, Epipactis bugacensis, Epipactis cardonneae, Epipactis condensata, Epipactis conquensis, Epipactis dunensis, Epipactis fageticola, Epipactis flaminia, Epipactis flava, Epipactis gerbaudiorum, Epipactis gevaudanii, Epipactis gigantea, Epipactis graberi, Epipactis greuteri, Epipactis guegelii, Epipactis helleborine, Epipactis heterogama, Epipactis kleinii, Epipactis leptochila, Epipactis liestalensis, Epipactis lusitanica, Epipactis mairei, Epipactis meridionalis, Epipactis microphylla, Epipactis muelleri, Epipactis ohwii, Epipactis olympica, Epipactis palustris, Epipactis papillosa, Epipactis persica, Epipactis phyllanthes, Epipactis placentina,

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-70166: Based on the initial data import
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.