Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
grampini
ID:
1223776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cortesi

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Rome) 1: 359 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223114



Common Names

  • Ophrys Grampini
  • Grampini Bee Orchid
  • Grampini


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Description

Ophrys grampini (also called Grampini's Ophrys, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has a single leaf and a single flower with yellow petals and a yellow-green pouch. It grows in moist, humus-rich soils in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ophrys grampini is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophrys grampini is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophrys grampini is a terrestrial orchid native to the temperate regions of Europe. It is best grown in a pot with a well-drained, humus-rich soil mix. It prefers partial shade and should be kept moist during the growing season. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Ophrys grampini

Ophrys grampini is native to the Mediterranean region.

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,