Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cilicica
ID:
258310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 19: 45 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257642



Common Names

  • Cilicica Ophrys
  • Bee Orchid
  • Early Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Ophrys kurdica D.Rückbr. & U.Rückbr. [unknown]
  • Ophrys kurdica kurdistanica (Renz) Soó [unknown]
  • Ophrys kurdistanica Renz [unknown]

Description

Ophrys cilicica (also called 'Cilician Bee Orchid', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, rocky areas, such as in the limestone cliffs of the Mediterranean.

Uses & Benefits

Ophrys cilicica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophrys cilicica has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophrys cilicica is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. The rhizomes can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Ophrys cilicica

Ophrys cilicica can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Ophrys cilicica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophrys cilicica?

Ophrys cilicica

What is the common name of Ophrys cilicica?

Cilicica Ophrys

What is the family of Ophrys cilicica?

Orchidaceae

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,

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