Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aphyllum
ID:
952996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Summa Veg. Scand. : 32 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952334

Common Names

  • Aphyllum Epipogium
  • Aphyllum Ghost Orchid
  • Aphyllum Leafless Orchid

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Description

Epipogium aphyllum (also called Ghost Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe, where it grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Epipogium aphyllum is used in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as in the production of perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epipogium aphyllum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The flowers are arranged in a loose, one-sided spike. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epipogium aphyllum is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers moist, humus-rich soils in semi-shaded areas. It can be cultivated in containers or planted directly in the garden.

Where to Find Epipogium aphyllum

Epipogium aphyllum is native to Europe and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

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-70443: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.