Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
schebestae
ID:
1321477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griebl

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ber. Arbeitskreis. Heimische Orchid. 29: 257 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333931



Common Names

  • Schebesta's Orchid
  • Orchis schebestae
  • Schebesta's Orchis


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Description

Orchis schebestae (also called Schebesta's Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family. It is native to the Balkans and the Carpathian Mountains. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Orchis schebestae is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orchis schebestae has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orchis schebestae can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Orchis schebestae

Orchis schebestae is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Orchis schebestae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orchis schebestae?

Orchis schebestae

What is the common name of Orchis schebestae?

Schebestae

What is the natural habitat of Orchis schebestae?

Tropical rainforests

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

Norbert Griebl: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griebl' in the authors string.