Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
buschmanniae
ID:
977208

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Teppner & Ster) Teppner & E.Klein

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 38: 222 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976546



Common Names

  • Gymnadenia buschmanniae
  • Buschmanniae Gymnadenia
  • Buschmanniae Orchid


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Description

Gymnadenia buschmanniae (also called Buschmann's Gymnadenia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the genus Gymnadenia. It is a small to medium-sized epiphyte with a short, creeping rhizome and thin, fleshy roots. It is native to Europe and grows in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnadenia buschmanniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnadenia buschmanniae has small, fragrant flowers with white petals and yellowish-green sepals. The flowers are borne on a short, erect stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnadenia buschmanniae is a terrestrial orchid native to Europe. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny to partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, humus-rich potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Gymnadenia buschmanniae

Gymnadenia buschmanniae can be found in the temperate forests of Europe.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-93620: Based on the initial data import
Erich Klein (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Klein' in the authors string.
Herwig Teppner (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teppner' in the authors string.
Thomas Ster: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ster' in the authors string.