Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cicmiriana
ID:
810018

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Delforge

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Naturalistes Belges 87(Orchid. 19): 253 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809352



Common Names

  • Ophrys cicmiriana
  • Cicmiriana Ophrys
  • Cicmiriana Bee Orchid


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Description

Ophrys cicmiriana (also called Cicmir's Ophrys, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single leaf. It is native to Greece, and is found growing in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ophrys cicmiriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophrys cicmiriana has a small, yellow flower with a brown center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and short.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophrys cicmiriana is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Division can also be done in spring.

Where to Find Ophrys cicmiriana

Ophrys cicmiriana can be found in Europe, including France, Germany, and Italy.

Ophrys cicmiriana FAQ

What is the common name of Ophrys cicmiriana?

Cicmirian Bee Orchid

What is the native range of Ophrys cicmiriana?

Greece

What is the flowering period of Ophrys cicmiriana?

April to June

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-347590: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Delforge (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Delforge' in the authors string.