Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
simia
ID:
260689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. 3: 507 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260021



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Orchis militaris simia (Lam.) Gaudin [unknown]
  • Orchis simia cercopitheca Georgi [unknown]
  • Orchis simia laxiflora Boiss. [unknown]
  • Orchis simia rotundilobus Cortesi [unknown]
  • Orchis simia brevidens Rouy [unknown]

Description

Orchis simia (also called Monkey 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 simia 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 simia sub. taubertiana (B.Baumann & H.Baumann) Kreutz
Orchis simia sub. simia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orchis simia has small, star-shaped flowers with white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orchis simia is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Orchis simia

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

Orchis simia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orchis simia?

Orchis simia

What are the common names of Orchis simia?

Monkey Orchid, Monkey Lady's Tresses

What is the natural habitat of Orchis simia?

Orchis simia 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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