Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sphegodes
ID:
259123

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 8 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258455



Common Names

  • Sphegodes Orchid
  • Sphegodes Bee Orchid
  • Bee Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Ophrys aranifera aurantiaca Beauverd [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera euchlora J.Murray [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera flavescens M.Schulze [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera latipetala Chaub. ex St.-Amans [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera peralba G.Keller [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera pseudomuscifera Ruppert [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera purpurea A.Camus [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera rotulata Beck [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera semilunaris W.Zimm. [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera subfucifera Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Ophrys fuciflora exaltata (Ten.) E.Nelson [unknown]
  • Ophrys insectifera arachnites L. [unknown]
  • Ophrys insectifera pallescens Moggr. [unknown]
  • Ophrys insectifera rubescens Moggr. [unknown]
  • Ophrys sphegodes panormitana (Tod.) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Ophrys galeopsidea Lag. ex Colmeiro [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera panormitana (Tod.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Ophrys exaltata toscanensis Soó [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera gigantea A.Fuchs [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera fuchsii (W.Zimm.) Soó [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera fuchsii (W.Zimm.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Ophrys sphegodes aranifera (Huds.) O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera elongata Moggr. [unknown]
  • Ophrys sphegodes gigantea (A.Fuchs) O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera exaltata (Ten.) E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Ophrys exaltata ambigua Gren. [unknown]
  • Ophrys arachnites exaltata (Ten.) Fiori & Paol. [unknown]
  • Ophrys exaltata egibossa Gren. [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera limbata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera subfucifera (Rchb.f.) Soó [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera valdecornuta A.Fuchs [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera pseudaranifera Murr [unknown]

Description

Ophrys sphegodes (also called Bee 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 sphegodes 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ophrys sphegodes sub. aesculapii (Renz) Soó ex J.J.Wood
Ophrys sphegodes sub. araneola (Rchb.) M.Laínz
Ophrys sphegodes sub. atrata (Lindl.) Malag.
Ophrys sphegodes sub. aveyronensis J.J.Wood
Ophrys sphegodes sub. cretensis H.Baumann & Künkele
Ophrys sphegodes sub. epirotica (Renz) Gölz & H.R.Reinhard
Ophrys sphegodes sub. gortynia H.Baumann & Künkele
Ophrys sphegodes sub. helenae (Renz) Soó & D.M.Moore
Ophrys sphegodes sub. lunulata (Parl.) H.Sund.
Ophrys sphegodes sub. mammosa (Desf.) Soó ex E.Nelson
Ophrys sphegodes sub. passionis (Sennen) Sanz & Nuet
Ophrys sphegodes sub. sphegodes
Ophrys sphegodes var. argentaria (Devillers-Tersch. & Devillers) Faurh.
Ophrys sphegodes sub. sipontensis (R.Lorenz & Gembardt) H.A.Pedersen & Faurh.
Ophrys sphegodes sub. spruneri (Nyman) E.Nelson
Ophrys sphegodes sub. catalcana Kreutz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophrys sphegodes 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 sphegodes is a perennial plant that is propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it in the spring.

Where to Find Ophrys sphegodes

Ophrys sphegodes can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Ophrys sphegodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophrys sphegodes?

Ophrys sphegodes

What is the family of Ophrys sphegodes?

Orchidaceae

What is the flowering period of Ophrys sphegodes?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-141753: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.