Orchis petterssonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petterssonii
ID:
260505
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Keller ex B.Pett.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1947: 101 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259837
Common Names
- Pettersson's Orchis
- Pettersson's Lady Orchid
- Pettersson's Bird's-nest Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Androrchis petterssonii (G.Keller ex B.Pett.) W.Foelsche & Jakely [unknown]
Description
Orchis petterssonii (also called Pettersson's Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Orchidaceae family. It has a short stem and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Orchis petterssonii 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Orchis petterssonii sub. petterssoniiFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orchis petterssonii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orchis petterssonii 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 petterssonii
Orchis petterssonii is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Orchis petterssonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orchis petterssonii?
Orchis petterssonii
What are the common names of Orchis petterssonii?
Pettersson's Orchid, Pettersson's Lady's Tresses
What is the natural habitat of Orchis petterssonii?
Orchis petterssonii 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-143072: Based on the initial data import
Gottfried Keller (1873-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Keller' in the authors string.
Bengt Pettersson (1915-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Pett.' in the authors string.