Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
circaea
ID:
258312

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Rossi & G.Prola

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Atti Accad. Naz. Lincei, Rendiconti Cl. Sci. Fis. Mat. Nat. , ser. 8, 74: 243 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257644



Common Names

  • Circaea Ophrys
  • Bee Orchid
  • Early Spider Orchid


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Description

Ophrys circaea (also called Enchanter's Nightshade, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a short stem and a rosette of leaves with white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Ophrys circaea 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 circaea 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 circaea can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Ophrys circaea

Ophrys circaea can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Ophrys circaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophrys circaea?

Ophrys circaea

What is the common name of Ophrys circaea?

Enchanter's Nightshade

What is the natural habitat of Ophrys circaea?

Dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes

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-140974: Based on the initial data import
Walter Rossi (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Rossi' in the authors string.