Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
frivaldii
ID:
977257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hampe ex Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 363 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976595



Common Names

  • Gymnadenia frivaldii
  • Frivaldii Gymnadenia
  • Frivaldii Orchid


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Description

Gymnadenia frivaldii (also called Gymnadenia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in temperate regions of Europe. It has a single, erect, leafy stem and produces small, white flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnadenia frivaldii 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 frivaldii 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 frivaldii is an orchid native to Europe. It can be cultivated in a well-draining, humus-rich potting mix, such as a combination of bark, peat, and perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done through division of the mature clumps.

Where to Find Gymnadenia frivaldii

Gymnadenia frivaldii 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-93666: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.