Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fusca
ID:
258497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link

Source:
wcs

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1799(2): 324 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257829



Common Names

  • Fuscous Orchid
  • Dark Bee Orchid
  • Bee Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Arachnites fuscus (Link) Tod. [unknown]
  • Ophrys fusca funerea (Viv.) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Ophrys fusca subfusca (Rchb.f.) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Ophrys intermedia Tineo ex Lojac. [unknown]
  • Ophrys lutea Biv. [unknown]
  • Ophrys lutea subfusca (Rchb.f.) Murb. [unknown]
  • Ophrys sphegodes moesziana Soó [unknown]
  • Ophrys subfusca (Rchb.f.) Batt. [unknown]
  • Orchis subfusca Murb. [unknown]
  • Ophrys fusca forestieri (Rchb.f.) Soó [unknown]
  • Ophrys fusca minor Lojac. [unknown]
  • Ophrys fusca obaesa (Lojac.) E.G.Camus & A.Camus [unknown]
  • Orchis lutea subfusca Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Ophrys fusca (also called Brown 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 fusca 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 fusca sub. fusca
Ophrys fusca sub. iricolor (Desf.) K.Richt.
Ophrys fusca sub. pallida (Raf.) E.G.Camus
Ophrys lutea sub. lutea
Ophrys fusca sub. blitopertha (Paulus & Gack) Faurh. & H.A.Pedersen
Ophrys fusca sub. cinereophila (Paulus & Gack) Faurh.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophrys fusca is a deep purple, 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 fusca is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. The rhizomes can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Ophrys fusca

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

Ophrys fusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophrys fusca?

Ophrys fusca

What is the common name of Ophrys fusca?

Bee Orchid

What is the flowering period of Ophrys fusca?

April to June

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,