Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
buelii
ID:
259674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wildhaber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 21: 146 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259006



Common Names

  • Orchis
  • Butterfly Orchid
  • Bee Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Androrchis buelii (Wildh.) W.Foelsche & Jakely [unknown]

Description

Orchis buelii (also called Buel'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 buelii 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 buelii 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 buelii is a terrestrial orchid native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is tolerant of drought. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Orchis buelii

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

Orchis buelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orchis buelii?

Orchis buelii

What is the common name of Orchis buelii?

Buel's Orchis

What is the natural habitat of Orchis buelii?

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,