Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aurunca
ID:
259615

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Rossi & F.Minutillo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Atti Accad. Naz. Lincei, Rendiconti Cl. Sci. Fis. Mat. Nat. 78: 231 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258947



Common Names

  • Orchis aurunca
  • Aurunca Orchis
  • Aurunca Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Androrchis aurunca (W.Rossi & F.Minutillo) W.Foelsche & Jakely [unknown]

Description

Orchis aurunca (also called Aurunca Orchis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Mediterranean region. It is a small terrestrial orchid, growing up to 15 centimeters tall. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Orchis aurunca is used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases and as a laxative. It is also used for making edible oil and in the production of soaps, shampoos, and detergents.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orchis aurunca is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orchis aurunca is a slow-growing terrestrial orchid that can reach up to 30cm in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section replanted.

Where to Find Orchis aurunca

Orchis aurunca is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Orchis aurunca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orchis aurunca?

Orchis aurunca

What is the common name of Orchis aurunca?

Aurunca Orchis

What is the natural habitat of Orchis aurunca?

Temperate regions of Europe

Species in the Orchis genus

Orchis adenocheila, Orchis anatolica, Orchis angusticruris, Orchis anthropophora, Orchis apollinaris, Orchis aurunca, Orchis bergoni, Orchis beyrichii, Orchis bivonae, Orchis brancifortii, Orchis buelii, Orchis calliantha, Orchis colemanii, Orchis cortesii, Orchis fallax, Orchis fitzii, Orchis galilaea, Orchis hybrida, Orchis italica, Orchis klopfensteiniae, Orchis laeta, Orchis ligustica, Orchis loreziana, Orchis macra, Orchis mascula, Orchis militaris, Orchis olbiensis, Orchis pallens, Orchis patens, Orchis pauciflora, Orchis penzigiana, Orchis permixta, Orchis petterssonii, Orchis plessidiaca, Orchis provincialis, Orchis pseudoanatolica, Orchis punctulata, Orchis purpurea, Orchis quadripunctata, Orchis serraniana, Orchis sezikiana, Orchis simia, Orchis sitiaca, Orchis spitzelii, Orchis spuria, Orchis thriftiensis, Orchis troodi, Orchis wulffiana, Orchis chabalensis, Orchis tochniana,

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-142248: Based on the initial data import
Walter Rossi (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Rossi' in the authors string.