Ophrys apifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apifera
ID:
258069
Status:
valid
Authors:
Huds.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1762
Citation Micro:
Fl. Angl. : 340 (1762)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257401
Common Names
- Apifera Ophrys
- Bee Orchid
- Early Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Arachnites apifera Hoffm. [unknown]
- Ophrys albiflora Spruner ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera almaracensis Pérez-Chisc., Durán Oliva & Gil Llano [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera aurita (Moggr.) Gremli [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera austriaca (Wiesb. ex Dichtl) K.Richt. [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera belgarum Turner Ettl. [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera bicolor (O.Nägeli) P.D.Sell [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera botteronii (Chodat) Hegi [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera botteronii (Chodat) Brand [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera botteronii (Chodat) P.D.Sell [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera chlorantha (Hegetschw.) Nyman [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera chlorantha (Hegetschw.) Arcang. [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera flavescens Rosbach [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera flavescens (Rosbach) P.D.Sell [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera friburgensis Freyhold [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera friburgensis (Freyhold) P.Fourn. [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera fulvofusca M.P.Grasso & Scrugli [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera immaculata Bréb. [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera jurana Ruppert ex Zimm. [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera muteliae Mutel [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera tilaventina Nonis & Liverani [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera trollii (Hegetschw.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera trollii (Hegetschw.) P.D.Sell [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera trollii (Hegetschw.) K.Richt. [unknown]
- Ophrys aquisgranensis Kaltenb. [unknown]
- Ophrys adrachnites Mill. [unknown]
- Ophrys asilifera Vayr. [unknown]
- Ophrys austriaca Wiesb. ex Dichtl [unknown]
- Ophrys bicolor O.Nägeli [illegitimate]
- Ophrys botteronii Chodat [unknown]
- Ophrys chlorantha Hegetschw. [unknown]
- Ophrys epeirophora Peter [unknown]
- Ophrys friburgensis (Freyhold) O.Nägeli [unknown]
- Ophrys immaculata (Bréb.) O.Nägeli [unknown]
- Ophrys integra Sacc. [unknown]
- Ophrys jurana W.Zimmerm. ex A.Fuchs [unknown]
- Ophrys purpurea Tausch [unknown]
- Ophrys ripaensis Porta [unknown]
- Ophrys rostrata Ten. [unknown]
- Ophrys saraepontana Ruppert [unknown]
- Ophrys scolopax oestrifera (M.Bieb.) Soó [unknown]
- Ophrys trollii Hegetschw. [unknown]
- Orchis apifera Salisb. [unknown]
- Orchis holoserica Burm.f. [unknown]
- Orchis oestrifera M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Orchis pseudoapifera Caldesi [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera basiliensis S.Schwegler & Matthies [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera curviflora A.Soulié [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera purpurea (Tausch) Nyman [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera speciosa Nyman [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera basiliensis (S.Schwegler & Matthies) P.Delforge [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera curviflora (A.Soulié) P.Delforge [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera friburgensis (Freyhold) P.Delforge [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera muteliae (Mutel) K.Richt. [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera purpurea (Tausch) K.Richt. [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera brevilabellata Kreutz, R.Selig & Zelesny [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera brevilabellata (Kreutz, R.Selig & Zelesny) P.Delforge [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera almaracensis (Pérez-Chisc., Durán Oliva & Gil Llano) P.Delforge [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera belgarum (Turner Ettl.) P.Delforge [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera fulvofusca (M.P.Grasso & Scrugli) P.Delforge [unknown]
- Ophrys scolopax oestrifera (M.Bieb.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Ophrys picta oestrifera (M.Bieb.) Bory & Chaub. [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera subterrostrunca Brot. [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera chodatii Wilczek [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera olimpiadae Ugr. ex E.G.Camus [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera aurita (Moggr.) Soó [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera filitepala Chodat [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera pauciflora A.Terracc. [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera cordatitepala Chodat [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera austriaca (Wiesb. ex Dichtl) Beck [unknown]
- Ophrys mangini Tallon [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera laetitiae Klaver [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera patinata U.Grabner & Kreutz [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera saraepontana (Ruppert) H.Baumgartner bis & Kreutz [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera trollii (Hegetschw.) O.Bolòs [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera tilaventina (Nonis & Liverani) P.Delforge [invalid]
- Ophrys apifera badensis (L.Lewis & Kreutz) P.Delforge [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera patinata (U.Grabner & Kreutz) P.Delforge [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera flaveola Klaver & Kreutz [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera badensis L.Lewis & Kreutz [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera cambrensis M.J.Clark [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera urbinensis Klaver [unknown]
- Ophrys apifera atrofusca J.Dierckx, Kreutz, D.Riepe & L.Segers [unknown]
Description
Ophrys apifera (also called 'Bee Orchid', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Europe. It grows in sunny, rocky areas, such as in the limestone cliffs of the Mediterranean.
Uses & Benefits
Ophrys apifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ophrys apifera is yellowish-green with a white center and a yellowish-brown lip. The seed is an ovoid capsule with a smooth surface, containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, narrow leaf.
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Ophrys apifera is a tropical evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers a warm, humid environment and does best in partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and tidy.
Where to Find Ophrys apifera
Ophrys apifera can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Ophrys apifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophrys apifera?
Ophrys apifera
What is the common name of Ophrys apifera?
Bee Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Ophrys apifera?
Grassy meadows
Species in the Ophrys genus
Ophrys albertiana, Ophrys apicula, Ophrys apifera, Ophrys arachnitiformis, Ophrys araniferiformis, Ophrys argolica, Ophrys battandieri, Ophrys baumanniana, Ophrys bertolonii, Ophrys bombyliflora, Ophrys borgersiae, Ophrys bourlieri, Ophrys brigittae, Ophrys calypsus, Ophrys campolati, Ophrys carica, Ophrys carpinensis, Ophrys carquierannensis, Ophrys cesinensis, Ophrys chobautii, Ophrys cilicica, Ophrys circaea, Ophrys clapensis, Ophrys climacis, Ophrys cranbrookeana, Ophrys cretica, Ophrys cugniensis, Ophrys daneschiana, Ophrys devenensis, Ophrys diakoptensis, Ophrys domus-maria, Ophrys eliasii, Ophrys emmae, Ophrys epidavrensis, Ophrys ettlingeriana, Ophrys extorris, Ophrys feldwegiana, Ophrys fernandii, Ophrys ferruginea, Ophrys ferrum-equinum, Ophrys flavicans, Ophrys fuciflora, Ophrys fusca, Ophrys grafiana, Ophrys grampinii, Ophrys gumprechtii, Ophrys heraultii, Ophrys insectifera, Ophrys isaura, Ophrys jansenii,
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-140745: Based on the initial data import
William Hudson (1730-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huds.' in the authors string.