Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nidus-avis
ID:
251256

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
De Orchid. Eur. : 37 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250588



Common Names

  • Neottia nidus-avis
  • Nidus-avis Neottia
  • Neottia


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Synonyms

  • Listera nidus-avis Hook. [unknown]
  • Malaxis nidus-avis Bernh. [unknown]
  • Neottia macrostelis Peterm. [unknown]
  • Neottia orobanchoidea St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Neottia squamosa Dulac [unknown]
  • Neottidium nidus-avis Schlecht. [unknown]
  • Ophrys nidus-avis L. [unknown]
  • Serapias nidus-avis Steud. [unknown]
  • Neottia nidus-avis glandulosa Beck [unknown]
  • Neottia nidus-avis micrantha Zapal. [unknown]
  • Neottia nidus-avis dilatata Zapal. [unknown]
  • Distomaea nidus-avis Spenn. [unknown]
  • Epipactis nidus-avis Crantz [unknown]
  • Helleborine nidus-avis F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Helleborine succulenta F.W.Schmidt [unknown]

Description

Neottia nidus-avis (also called Bird's nest twayblade, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Neottia nidus-avis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and dizziness. It is also used for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neottia nidus-avis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neottia nidus-avis is a hardy, evergreen, terrestrial orchid that is native to Europe. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Neottia nidus-avis

Neottia nidus-avis is native to Japan and can be found in forests and grasslands.

Neottia nidus-avis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neottia nidus-avis?

Neottia nidus-avis

What is the common name of Neottia nidus-avis?

Bird's-Nest Coral-Root

What is the family of Neottia nidus-avis?

Orchidaceae

Species in the Neottia genus

Neottia acuminata, Neottia alternifolia, Neottia auriculata, Neottia bambusetorum, Neottia banksiana, Neottia biflora, Neottia borealis, Neottia brevicaulis, Neottia brevilabris, Neottia camtschatea, Neottia convallarioides, Neottia cordata, Neottia deltoidea, Neottia dentata, Neottia divaricata, Neottia flabellata, Neottia gaudissartii, Neottia inayatii, Neottia japonica, Neottia karoana, Neottia kiusiana, Neottia listeroides, Neottia longicaulis, Neottia mackinnonii, Neottia makinoana, Neottia megalochila, Neottia microglottis, Neottia morrisonicola, Neottia mucronata, Neottia nanchuanica, Neottia nandadeviensis, Neottia nankomontana, Neottia nepalensis, Neottia nidus-avis, Neottia nipponica, Neottia oblata, Neottia ovata, Neottia pantlingii, Neottia papilligera, Neottia pinetorum, Neottia pseudonipponica, Neottia puberula, Neottia smallii, Neottia smithiana, Neottia smithii, Neottia taizanensis, Neottia tenii, Neottia tenuis, Neottia unguiculata, Neottia ussuriensis,

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-134261: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.