Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lusitanica
ID:
952802

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Tyteca

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Orchidophile (Deuil-la-Barre) 84: 218 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952140



Common Names

  • Epipactis lusitanica
  • Lusitanian Helleborine
  • Lusitanica Epipactis


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Description

Epipactis lusitanica (also called Lusitanian Helleborine, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Portugal and Spain. 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 lusitanica 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 lusitanica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epipactis lusitanica is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.

Where to Find Epipactis lusitanica

Epipactis lusitanica is native to Portugal and Spain.

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-70259: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Tyteca (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Tyteca' in the authors string.