Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ulugurica
ID:
952958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mansf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 1060 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952296



Common Names

  • Ulugur Helleborine
  • Ulugur Epipactis
  • Ulugur Broad-leaved Helleborine


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Description

Epipactis ulugurica (also called Ulugur Helleborine, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central Asia. It has an erect stem, up to 40 cm tall, with alternate, linear-lanceolate leaves, up to 10 cm long and 1 cm wide. It blooms in the spring and summer, with yellow flowers, up to 1 cm wide, and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Epipactis ulugurica is used in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as in the production of perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epipactis ulugurica is a small, white-greenish, star-shaped flower with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epipactis ulugurica is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers moist, humus-rich soils in semi-shaded areas. It can be cultivated in containers or planted directly in the garden.

Where to Find Epipactis ulugurica

Epipactis ulugurica is native to China and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

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-70403: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.