Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
permixta
ID:
260501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soó

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Sonderbeih. A 2: 196 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259833



Common Names

  • Mixed Orchis
  • Mixed Lady Orchid
  • Mixed Bird's-nest Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Androrchis permixta (Soó) W.Foelsche & Jakely [unknown]

Description

Orchis permixta (also called Mixed Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small orchid, growing up to 20 cm tall, with a stem up to 10 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, grasslands, and seasonally flooded grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Orchis permixta is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orchis permixta 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 permixta 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 permixta

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

Orchis permixta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orchis permixta?

Orchis permixta

What are the common names of Orchis permixta?

Mixed Orchid, Mixed Lady's Tresses

What is the natural habitat of Orchis permixta?

Orchis permixta is native to 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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