Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rhellicani
ID:
977326

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 38: 221 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976664



Common Names

  • Gymnadenia rhellicani
  • Rhellicani Gymnadenia
  • Rhellicani Orchid


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Description

Gymnadenia rhellicani (also called Rhellican's Fragrant-orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a slender stem and a single flower. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnadenia rhellicani is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used as a hedge or windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnadenia rhellicani 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 rhellicani is a terrestrial orchid native to Europe. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, chunky orchid mix, and the seeds should be sown in a sterile medium.

Where to Find Gymnadenia rhellicani

Gymnadenia rhellicani is native to the Alps in France, Switzerland, and Italy.

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-93730: 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.