Orchis willingiorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
willingiorum
ID:
810073
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Baumann & H.Baumann
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
J. Eur. Orch. 38: 541 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809407
Common Names
- Orchis willingiorum
- Willingiorum Orchis
- Willingiorum Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orchis willingiorum (also called Willing's Orchis, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single leaf. It is native to Europe, and is found growing in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Orchis willingiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orchis willingiorum is a pinkish-purple color, and is shaped like a star. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orchis willingiorum is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in moist, well-drained soils in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy compost and kept at a temperature of around 20°C (68°F). Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Orchis willingiorum
Orchis willingiorum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Orchis willingiorum FAQ
What is the common name of Orchis willingiorum?
Willing's Orchid
What is the native range of Orchis willingiorum?
Europe
What is the flowering period of Orchis willingiorum?
April to June
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-347646: Based on the initial data import
Helmut Baumann (1937-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Baumann' in the authors string.
Brigitte Baumann (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Baumann' in the authors string.