Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
italica
ID:
260095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 4: 600 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259427



Common Names

  • Italian Orchid
  • Naked Man Orchid
  • Early Purple Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Orchiaceras welwitschii E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Orchis italica albiflora Nicora ex Fiori & Paol. [unknown]
  • Orchis italica maculata Soó [unknown]
  • Orchis longicruris Link [unknown]
  • Orchis undulatifolia Biv. [unknown]
  • Orchis welwitschii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Orchis fusca stenoloba Coss. & Germ. [unknown]
  • Orchis longicruris longipenis Font Quer & P.Palau [unknown]
  • Orchis purpurea stenoloba (Coss. & Germ.) Willk. [unknown]
  • Orchis simia undulatifolia (Biv.) Webb [unknown]
  • Orchis purpurea stenoloba (Coss. & Germ.) K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Orchis tephrosanthos undulatifolia (Biv.) Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Orchis italica breviloba Halácsy [unknown]
  • Orchis italica fontinalis F.M.Vázquez [unknown]
  • Orchis italica sepalina Garrote, Concepción & F.M.Vázquez [deprecated]

Description

Orchis italica (also called Italian Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem that can reach up to 10 cm in height and is covered with small, white hairs. The flowers are small and white and are arranged in a spiral pattern. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Orchis italica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its flowers are also used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orchis italica has a small, pinkish-purple flower with a yellow lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orchis italica 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 italica

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

Orchis italica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orchis italica?

Orchis italica

What is the common name of Orchis italica?

Italica orchid

What is the natural habitat of Orchis italica?

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,

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