Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vermionensis
ID:
952963

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Baumann & H.Baumann

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Arbeitskreis Heimische Orchid. Baden-Württemberg 20: 48 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952301



Common Names

  • Vermion Helleborine
  • Vermion Epipactis
  • Vermion Broad-leaved Helleborine


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Description

Epipactis vermionensis (also called Vermion Helleborine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Greece. It has a thick stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Epipactis vermionensis 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

Epipactis vermionensis has small, greenish-white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The flowers are arranged in a loose, one-sided spike. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epipactis vermionensis 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 vermionensis

Epipactis vermionensis is native to Greece 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-70408: Based on the initial data import
Helmut Baumann (1937-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Baumann' in the authors string.
Brigitte Baumann (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Baumann' in the authors string.