Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
flavicans
ID:
258453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vis.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. Dalmat. 1: 178 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257785



Common Names

  • Yellow Bee Orchid
  • Yellow Ophrys
  • Bee Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Ophrys agustinii Kreutz [unknown]
  • Ophrys aurelia P.Delforge, Devillers-Tersch. & Devillers [unknown]
  • Ophrys azurea H.Baumann & Künkele [unknown]
  • Ophrys balearica P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii benacensis (Reisigl) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii bertoloniiformis (O.Danesch & E.Danesch) H.Sund. [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii bertoloniiformis Balayer [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii catalaunica (O.Danesch & E.Danesch) Soca [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii catalaunica (O.Danesch & E.Danesch) D.Tyteca & B.Tyteca [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii explanata (Lojac.) Soca [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii explanata Lojac. [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii ferrequinoides Balayer [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii flavicans (Vis.) K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii magniflora (Geniez & Melki) Soca [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii saratoi (E.G.Camus) Soca [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii triloba (Renz) Soca [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertoloniiformis O.Danesch & E.Danesch [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertoloniiformis benacensis Reisigl [unknown]
  • Ophrys catalaunica O.Danesch & E.Danesch [unknown]
  • Ophrys couloniana P.Delforge & C.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys dekegheliana P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys disjecta Murr [unknown]
  • Ophrys drumana P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys explanata (Lojac.) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys gelmii Murr [unknown]
  • Ophrys grinincensis P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys magniflora Geniez & Melki [unknown]
  • Ophrys melitensis (Salk.) Devillers-Tersch. & Devillers [unknown]
  • Ophrys montserratensis Cadevall [unknown]
  • Ophrys motolesensis Soca [unknown]
  • Ophrys promontorii O.Danesch & E.Danesch [unknown]
  • Ophrys pseudobertolonii Murr [unknown]
  • Ophrys pseudobertolonii bertoloniiformis (O.Danesch & E.Danesch) H.Baumann & Künkele [unknown]
  • Ophrys pseudobertolonii catalaunica (O.Danesch & E.Danesch) H.Baumann & Künkele [unknown]
  • Ophrys saratoi E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Ophrys saratoi benacensis (Reisigl) Del Prete [unknown]
  • Ophrys sphegodes melitensis Salk. [unknown]
  • Ophrys tarentina Gölz & H.R.Reinhard [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii balearica (P.Delforge) L.Sáez & Rosselló [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii aurelia (P.Delforge, Devillers-Tersch. & Devillers) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii drumana (P.Delforge) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera flavicans (Vis.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii bilineata Barla [unknown]
  • Ophrys bilineata (Barla) Fiori & Paol. [unknown]
  • Ophrys catalaunica magniflora (Geniez & Melki) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii explanata (Lojac.) Soó [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertolonii flava Lojac. [unknown]
  • Ophrys benacensis (Reisigl) O.Danesch & E.Danesch [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertoloniiformis O.Danesch & E.Danesch [unknown]
  • Ophrys promontorii O.Danesch & E.Danesch [unknown]
  • Ophrys catalaunica O.Danesch & E.Danesch [unknown]
  • Ophrys rosae D'Alonzo [unknown]
  • Ophrys zonnoi Soca [unknown]
  • Ophrys bertoloniiformis explanata (Lojac.) Hennecke & S.Munzinger [invalid]
  • Ophrys pseudobertolonii aurelia (P.Delforge, Devillers-Tersch. & Devillers) Hennecke & S.Munzinger [invalid]
  • Ophrys pseudobertolonii benacensis (Reisigl) Hennecke & S.Munzinger [invalid]
  • Ophrys saratoi gelmii (Murr) H.Baumann & Künkele [deprecated]

Description

Ophrys flavicans (also called Yellow 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 flavicans 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 flavicans is a yellow-orange, with a yellow 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 flavicans 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 flavicans

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

Ophrys flavicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophrys flavicans?

Ophrys flavicans

What is the common name of Ophrys flavicans?

Yellow Ophrys

What is the natural habitat of Ophrys flavicans?

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,

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