Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cretica
ID:
258349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vierh.) E.Nelson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Gestaltw. Artb. Orchid. Eur. Mittelmeerl. : 146 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257681



Common Names

  • Cretica Ophrys
  • Bee Orchid
  • Early Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Ophrys cretica beloniae G.Kretzschmar & H.Kretzschmar [unknown]
  • Ophrys doerfleri H.Fleischm. [unknown]
  • Ophrys spruneri cretica Vierh. [unknown]
  • Ophrys cretica bicornuta H.Kretzschmar & R.L.Jahn [unknown]
  • Ophrys spruneri cretica Soó [unknown]
  • Ophrys spruneri syriaca G.Keller [unknown]
  • Ophrys spruneri cretica (Soó) Renz [unknown]
  • Ophrys cretica bicornuta (H.Kretzschmar & R.L.Jahn) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys cretica beloniae (G.Kretzschmar & H.Kretzschmar) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys beloniae (G.Kretzschmar & H.Kretzschmar) Devillers & Devillers-Tersch. [unknown]

Description

Ophrys cretica (also called Cretan Ophrys, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem and a rosette of leaves with white flowers. It is found in rocky habitats and in dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ophrys cretica sub. ariadnae (Paulus) H.Kretzschmar

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophrys cretica 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 cretica 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 cretica

Ophrys cretica can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Ophrys cretica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophrys cretica?

Ophrys cretica

What is the common name of Ophrys cretica?

Cretan Ophrys

What is the natural habitat of Ophrys cretica?

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

Friedrich Vierhapper (1876-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vierh.' in the authors string.
Erich Nelson (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Nelson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:647856-1: Based on the initial data import