Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
paludosa
ID:
979815

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 665 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979153



Common Names

  • Hammarbya paludosa
  • Paludosa Hammarbya
  • Paludosa Bog Orchid


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Description

Hammarbya paludosa (also called Hammarbya paludosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a terrestrial herb, up to 15 cm tall, with a stem diameter of up to 1 cm. It is native to Europe, and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Hammarbya paludosa is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a showy display of bright white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hammarbya paludosa is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped nut. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hammarbya paludosa is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Hammarbya paludosa

Hammarbya paludosa can be found in wet meadows, fens, and bogs in northern and central Europe.

Species in the Hammarbya genus

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-96077: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.