Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Iconogr. Orchid. Europe : 487 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952046
Common Names
- Graber's Epipactis
- Epipactis Graberi
- Graberi Epipactis
Description
Epipactis graberi (also called Graber's 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 graberi is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, which include treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epipactis graberi has small, 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epipactis graberi 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 graberi
Epipactis graberi 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,