Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
turiana
ID:
918945

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.E.Arnold

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Barcinon. 52: 65 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918280



Common Names

  • Ophrys
  • Turiana
  • Turiana Plant


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Description

Ophrys turiana (also called Turian Ophrys, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ophrys turiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ophrys turiana are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophrys turiana is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The divided plants should be planted in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Ophrys turiana

Ophrys turiana is native to Europe and can be found in the temperate forests of the continent.

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-463685: Based on the initial data import
José E. Arnold: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Arnold' in the authors string.