Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
258438

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Rossi & A.Liuti

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Webbia 44: 326 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257770



Common Names

  • Bee Orchid
  • Iron-Horse Orchid
  • Rusty-Horned Orchid


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Description

Ophrys ferruginea (also called Rusty Ophrys, 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 ferruginea 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

The flower of Ophrys ferruginea is a pale yellow, with a brownish-purple center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophrys ferruginea 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 ferruginea

Ophrys ferruginea can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Ophrys ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophrys ferruginea?

Ophrys ferruginea

What is the common name of Ophrys ferruginea?

Rusty Ophrys

What is the natural habitat of Ophrys ferruginea?

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-141092: Based on the initial data import
Walter Rossi (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Rossi' in the authors string.