Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cortesii
ID:
259797

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.Camus & A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Iconogr. Orchid. Europe : 4 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259129



Common Names

  • Orchis
  • Butterfly Orchid
  • Bee Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Herorchis cortesii (E.G.Camus & A.Camus) P.Delforge [unknown]

Description

Orchis cortesii (also called Cortes'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 cortesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its flowers are also used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orchis cortesii 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 cortesii 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 cortesii

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

Orchis cortesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orchis cortesii?

Orchis cortesii

What is the common name of Orchis cortesii?

Cortesii orchid

What is the natural habitat of Orchis cortesii?

It is found in dry and rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Edmond Gustave Camus (1852-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:648524-1: Based on the initial data import