Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
spitzelii
ID:
260712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saut. ex W.D.J.Koch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. Germ. Helv. : 686 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260044



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Orchis patens fontanesii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Orchis patens orientalis (Rchb.f.) E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Orchis patens orientalis (Rchb.f.) K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Orchis patens orientalis Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Orchis patens spitzelii (Saut.) Á.Löve & Kjellq. [unknown]
  • Orchis spitzelii gotlandica (B.Pett.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Orchis spitzelii gotlandica B.Pett. [unknown]
  • Barlia spitzelii (Saut. ex W.D.J.Koch) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Androrchis spitzelii (Saut. ex W.D.J.Koch) D.Tyteca & E.Klein [unknown]
  • Orchis patens viridifusca (Albov) Soó [unknown]
  • Orchis patens spitzelii (Saut. ex W.D.J.Koch) Fiori & Paol. [unknown]
  • Orchis spitzelii sendtneri Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Orchis spitzelii (also called Spitzel'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 spitzelii 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 spitzelii sub. nitidifolia (Teschner) Soó
Orchis spitzelii sub. cazorlensis (Lacaita) D.Rivera & López Vélez
Orchis spitzelii sub. spitzelii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orchis spitzelii 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 spitzelii 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 spitzelii

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

Orchis spitzelii FAQ

What is the common name of Orchis spitzelii?

Spitzel's Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Orchis spitzelii?

Grasslands and meadows

What is the lifespan of Orchis spitzelii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-143271: Based on the initial data import
Anton Eleutherius Sauter (1800-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saut.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Daniel Joseph Koch (1771-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.J.Koch' in the authors string.