Dactylorhiza kelleriana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kelleriana
ID:
937339
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.F.Hunt
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 79: 139. 1971 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936677
Common Names
- Dactylorhiza Kelleriana
- Kelleriana Orchid
- Keller's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dactylorhiza kelleriana (also called Keller's Marsh Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Europe. It has a single, erect stem with a single terminal inflorescence. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dactylorhiza kelleriana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dactylorhiza kelleriana is a pale pinkish-purple, with a darker central lobe. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dactylorhiza kelleriana is a terrestrial orchid species native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clump or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Dactylorhiza kelleriana
Dactylorhiza kelleriana is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Species in the Dactylorhiza genus
Dactylorhiza isculana, Dactylorhiza vallis-peenae, Dactylorhiza atlantica, Dactylorhiza perez-chiscanoi, Dactylorhiza abantiana, Dactylorhiza aldenii, Dactylorhiza alpestris, Dactylorhiza altobracensis, Dactylorhiza aristata, Dactylorhiza aschersoniana, Dactylorhiza baicalica, Dactylorhiza balabaniana, Dactylorhiza baumanniana, Dactylorhiza bayburtiana, Dactylorhiza beckeriana, Dactylorhiza boluiana, Dactylorhiza braunii, Dactylorhiza breviceras, Dactylorhiza claudiopolitana, Dactylorhiza cordigera, Dactylorhiza csatoi, Dactylorhiza czerniakowskae, Dactylorhiza daunia, Dactylorhiza delamainii, Dactylorhiza dinglensis, Dactylorhiza dubreuilhii, Dactylorhiza dufftiana, Dactylorhiza dufftii, Dactylorhiza durandii, Dactylorhiza elata, Dactylorhiza estonica, Dactylorhiza euxina, Dactylorhiza flixensis, Dactylorhiza foliosa, Dactylorhiza formosa, Dactylorhiza fourkensis, Dactylorhiza francis-drucei, Dactylorhiza fuchsii, Dactylorhiza gabretana, Dactylorhiza godferyana, Dactylorhiza graggeriana, Dactylorhiza grandis, Dactylorhiza guillaumeae, Dactylorhiza gustavssonii, Dactylorhiza hallii, Dactylorhiza hatagirea, Dactylorhiza hochreutinerana, Dactylorhiza iberica, Dactylorhiza incarnata, Dactylorhiza influenza,
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-55376: Based on the initial data import
Peter Francis Hunt (1936-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Hunt' in the authors string.