Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bergoni
ID:
259631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nanteuil

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 34: 422 (1887 publ. 1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258963



Common Names

  • Orchis bergoni
  • Bergoni Orchis
  • Bergoni Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Orchiaceras bergonii (Nanteuil) E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Orchi-aceras bergoni (Nanteuil) Camus [unknown]
  • Orchiaceras bergoni E.G.Camus [unknown]

Description

Orchis bergoni (also called Bergon's 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 bergoni 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 bergoni 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 bergoni is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Orchis bergoni

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

Orchis bergoni FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orchis bergoni?

Orchis bergoni

What is the common name of Orchis bergoni?

Bergon's Orchis

What is the natural habitat of Orchis bergoni?

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-142262: Based on the initial data import
Roger de Nanteuil (1857-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nanteuil' in the authors string.