Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
robsonii
ID:
1411512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hesl.-Harr.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 8: 638. 1928

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423977



Common Names

  • Orchigymnadenia Robsonii
  • Robsonii's Orchigymnadenia
  • Orchigymnadenia's Robsonii


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Description

Orchigymnadenia robsonii (also called Robson's Orchigymnadenia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Europe and temperate Asia. It is a terrestrial herb growing up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white. It is found in marshes and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Orchigymnadenia robsonii is used for its edible fruits, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orchigymnadenia robsonii is a small, white flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orchigymnadenia robsonii is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or autumn. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the spring.

Where to Find Orchigymnadenia robsonii

Orchigymnadenia robsonii is native to the United Kingdom and can be found in the counties of Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset.

Orchigymnadenia robsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orchigymnadenia robsonii?

Orchigymnadenia robsonii

What is the common name of Orchigymnadenia robsonii?

Robson's Orchigymnadenia

What is the natural habitat of Orchigymnadenia robsonii?

Grassy meadows and open woodlands

Species in the Orchigymnadenia genus

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

John William Heslop-Harrison (1881-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hesl.-Harr.' in the authors string.