Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tenthredinifera
ID:
259199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 67 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258531



Common Names

  • Tenthredinifera Orchid
  • Tenthredinifera Bee Orchid
  • Bee Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Arachnites limbata Link [unknown]
  • Arachnites tenthrediniferus (Willd.) Tod. [unknown]
  • Ophrys arachnites Link [illegitimate]
  • Ophrys di-stefani Lojac. [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera ficalhoana J.A.Guim. [unknown]
  • Ophrys fusca Rchb. [illegitimate]
  • Ophrys grandiflora Ten. [unknown]
  • Ophrys hookeri Orphan. ex Soó [unknown]
  • Ophrys insectifera rosea Desf. [unknown]
  • Ophrys limbata Link [unknown]
  • Ophrys neglecta Parl. [unknown]
  • Ophrys normanii J.J.Wood [unknown]
  • Ophrys rosea Grande [unknown]
  • Ophrys tabanifera Sieber ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenoreana Lindl. [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera ficalhoana (J.A.Guim.) M.R.Lowe & D.Tyteca [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera guimaraesii D.Tyteca [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera lutescens Batt. [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera lutescens (Batt.) Raynaud [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera praecox D.Tyteca [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera villosa (Desf.) H.Baumann & Künkele [unknown]
  • Ophrys villosa Desf. [unknown]
  • Ophrys aprilia Devillers & Devillers-Tersch. [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera choffatii J.A.Guim. [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera davei J.A.Guim. [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera serotina J.A.Guim. [unknown]
  • Ophrys tetuanensis Pau [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera aprilia (Devillers & Devillers-Tersch.) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera grandiflora (Ten.) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera guimaraesii (D.Tyteca) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Ophrys dictynnae P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys leochroma P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys ulyssea P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera dictynnae (P.Delforge) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera leochroma (P.Delforge) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera ulyssea (P.Delforge) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera spectabilis Kreutz & Zelesny [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera praecox J.A.Guim. [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera ficalhoana J.A.Guim. [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera glabrescens F.M.Vázquez [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera sanctae-marcellae Saliaris, A.Saliaris & A.Alibertis [unknown]
  • Ophrys spectabilis (Kreutz & Zelesny) Paulus [unknown]
  • Ophrys rosea (Desf.) Grande [deprecated]
  • Ophrys rosea (Desf.) Samp. [deprecated]
  • Ophrys korae M.Hirth & Paulus [unknown]
  • Ophrys amphidami P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys lycomedis P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys riphaea (F.M.Vázquez) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys lychnitis Paulus & M.Hirth [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera neglecta (Parl.) E.G.Camus, Bergon & A.Camus [unknown]
  • Ophrys tenthredinifera tingurtiae Kreutz, Miara, Ait-Hamm. & Rebbas [unknown]
  • Ophrys neglecta riphaea F.M.Vázquez [unknown]
  • Ophrys leochroma sanctae-marcellae (Saliaris, A.Saliaris & A.Alibertis) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys villosa sanctae-marcellae (Saliaris, A.Saliaris & A.Alibertis) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys maremmae normanii (J.J.Wood) H.Baumann & Künkele [deprecated]

Description

Ophrys tenthredinifera (also called Sawfly 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 tenthredinifera 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 tenthredinifera 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 tenthredinifera 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 tenthredinifera

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

Ophrys tenthredinifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophrys tenthredinifera?

Ophrys tenthredinifera

What is the family of Ophrys tenthredinifera?

Orchidaceae

What is the flowering period of Ophrys tenthredinifera?

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,

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