Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
conopsea
ID:
977223

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 5: 191 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976561



Common Names

  • Gymnadenia conopsea
  • Conopsea Gymnadenia
  • Conopsea Orchid


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Description

Gymnadenia conopsea (also called Fragrant 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 conopsea 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 conopsea has small, white, fragrant flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnadenia conopsea 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 conopsea

Gymnadenia conopsea 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-93634: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.