Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.Foelsche) W.Foelsche & O.Gerbaud
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Franç. Orchidophilie Rhône-Alpes 24: 23. 2011
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423997
Common Names
- Gymnadenia Bicolor
- Bicolor's Gymnadenia
- Gymnadenia's Bicolor
Description
Gymnadenia bicolor (also called Bicolor Fragrant Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Europe and temperate Asia. It is a terrestrial herb growing up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are pink and white. It is found in marshes and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnadenia bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnadenia bicolor has small, yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnadenia bicolor is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or autumn. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the spring.
Where to Find Gymnadenia bicolor
Gymnadenia bicolor is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Switzerland.
Gymnadenia bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnadenia bicolor?
Gymnadenia bicolor
What is the common name of Gymnadenia bicolor?
Bicolor Fragrant Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Gymnadenia bicolor?
Grassy meadows and open woodlands
Species in the Gymnadenia genus
Gymnadenia runei,
Gymnadenia archiducis-joannis,
Gymnadenia austriaca,
Gymnadenia bicornis,
Gymnadenia borealis,
Gymnadenia borisii,
Gymnadenia buschmanniae,
Gymnadenia carpatica,
Gymnadenia chanousiana,
Gymnadenia conopsea,
Gymnadenia corneliana,
Gymnadenia crassinervis,
Gymnadenia delphineae,
Gymnadenia densiflora,
Gymnadenia dolomitensis,
Gymnadenia eggeriana,
Gymnadenia emeiensis,
Gymnadenia frivaldii,
Gymnadenia gabasiana,
Gymnadenia godferyana,
Gymnadenia heufleri,
Gymnadenia intermedia,
Gymnadenia lithopolitanica,
Gymnadenia miniata,
Gymnadenia nigra,
Gymnadenia odoratissima,
Gymnadenia orchidis,
Gymnadenia pyrenaeensis,
Gymnadenia rhellicani,
Gymnadenia stiriaca,
Gymnadenia taquetii,
Gymnadenia truongiae,
Gymnadenia turnowskyi,
Gymnadenia wettsteiniana,
Gymnadenia widderi,
Gymnadenia densiflora,
Gymnadenia fohringeri,
Gymnadenia geigelsteiniana,
Gymnadenia hedrenii,
Gymnadenia hubertii,
Gymnadenia schwerei,
Gymnadenia trummeriana,
Gymnadenia moritziana,
Gymnadenia petzenensis,
Gymnadenia teppneri,
Gymnadenia bicolor,
Gymnadenia hygrophila,
Gymnadenia abelii,
Gymnadenia kaeseri,
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
Olivier Gerbaud: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Gerbaud' in the authors string.