Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mascula
ID:
260269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1755

Citation Micro:
Fl. Suec. , ed. 2: 310 (1755)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259601



Common Names

  • Mascula Orchid
  • Early Purple Orchid
  • Man Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Orchis mascula obtusiflora W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula occidentalis O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula pinetorum (Boiss. & Kotschy) E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula wanjkovii (E.Wulff) Soó [unknown]
  • Orchis morio mascula L. [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula maritzii J.A.Guim. [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula monsignatica Font Quer [unknown]
  • Orchis monsignatica (Font Quer) Rivas Goday [unknown]
  • Androrchis mascula (L.) D.Tyteca & E.Klein [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula acutiflora (W.D.J.Koch) A.Fuchs [unknown]
  • Orchis verna Fleury [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula obtusata Schur [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula brevicalcarata E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula borbasiana Soó [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula tatrensis Zapal. [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula podolica Zapal. [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula laxa Zapal. [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula minor Zapal. [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula kotuliana Zapal. [unknown]
  • Orchis speciosa alba Goiran [unknown]
  • Orchis speciosa rosea Goiran [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula reichenbachiana Soó [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula pinetorum (Boiss. & Kotschy) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula comosa M.Schulze [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula brevibracteata Luerss. [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula cochleata (H.Fleischm. & M.Schulze) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula platyloba W.Zimm. [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula albiflora Tinant [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula minima Tinant [unknown]
  • Orchis mascula albiflora Touss. & Hoschedé [unknown]
  • Orchis rectiflorus St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Orchis pinetorum Lacaita [unknown]
  • Orchis morio mascula L. [unknown]

Description

Orchis mascula (also called Early Purple Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Europe and North Africa. 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 mascula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its flowers are also used in floral arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Orchis mascula sub. ichnusae Corrias
Orchis mascula sub. laxifloriformis Rivas Goday & B.Rodr.
Orchis mascula sub. scopulorum (Summerh.) H.Sund.
Orchis mascula sub. speciosa (Mutel) Hegi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orchis mascula is a white, pink or purple color with a labellum that has a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orchis mascula 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 mascula

Orchis mascula is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Orchis mascula FAQ

What is the common name of Orchis mascula?

Early Purple Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Orchis mascula?

Grasslands and meadows

What is the lifespan of Orchis mascula?

Up to 5 years

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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