Status:
valid
Authors:
De Angelis & Fumanti
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Caesiana 32: 7 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918272
Description
Orchis caesii (also called Blue Orchis, 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
Orchis caesii 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 Orchis caesii are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orchis caesii 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 Orchis caesii
Orchis caesii is native to Europe and can be found in the temperate forests of the continent.
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
Gilberto De Angelis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Angelis' in the authors string.
Donatella Fumanti: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fumanti' in the authors string.