Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hygrophila
ID:
1411533

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Foelsche & Heidtke) W.Foelsche, Heidtke & O.Gerbaud

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Franç. Orchidophilie Rhône-Alpes 24: 23. 2011

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423998



Common Names

  • Gymnadenia Hygrophila
  • Hygrophila's Gymnadenia
  • Gymnadenia's Hygrophila


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Description

Gymnadenia hygrophila (also called Marsh 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 white. It is found in marshes and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnadenia hygrophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnadenia hygrophila has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnadenia hygrophila 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 hygrophila

Gymnadenia hygrophila is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Switzerland.

Gymnadenia hygrophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnadenia hygrophila?

Gymnadenia hygrophila

What is the common name of Gymnadenia hygrophila?

Moorland Fragrant Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Gymnadenia hygrophila?

Gymnadenia hygrophila is found in wet meadows, bogs, and fens in northern 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

Wolfram Foelsche (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Foelsche' in the authors string.
Olivier Gerbaud: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Gerbaud' in the authors string.
Ulrich H.J. Heidtke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heidtke' in the authors string.