Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 26: 102 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257769
Common Names
- Ophrys fernandii
- Fernandii Bee-orchid
- Fernandii Spider-orchid
Description
Ophrys fernandii (also called Fernand 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 fernandii 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 fernandii has a small, star-shaped flower with a yellowish-green center and a white-greenish perianth. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ophrys fernandii 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 fernandii
Ophrys fernandii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Ophrys fernandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophrys fernandii?
Ophrys fernandii
What is the common name of Ophrys fernandii?
Fernand's Ophrys
What is the natural habitat of Ophrys fernandii?
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,