Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sommieri
ID:
259109

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.Camus ex Cortesi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Rome) 1: 360 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258441



Common Names

  • Sommier's Orchid
  • Sommier's Bee Orchid
  • Bee Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Ophrys humbertii Maire [unknown]
  • Ophrys bergeri G.Foelsche & W.Foelsche [unknown]
  • Ophrys sommieri chivotii D.Tyteca [deprecated]

Description

Ophrys sommieri (also called Sommier's Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has a single stem, with a single, large, white-pink flower, and a long, thin, green-brown stem.

Uses & Benefits

Ophrys sommieri has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of skin diseases, wounds, and fever. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophrys sommieri 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophrys sommieri is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Ophrys sommieri

Ophrys sommieri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Ophrys sommieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophrys sommieri?

Ophrys sommieri

What is the family of Ophrys sommieri?

Orchidaceae

What is the flowering period of Ophrys sommieri?

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,

References

Edmond Gustave Camus (1852-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Camus' in the authors string.
Fabrizio Cortesi (1879-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cortesi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:648119-1: Based on the initial data import