Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. 10: 226 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257771
Common Names
- Iron-Horse Orchid
- Ferrum-Equinum Orchid
- Horse-Shoe Orchid
Synonyms
- Ophrys ferrum-equinum integerrima Soó [unknown]
- Ophrys ferrum-equinum cruciata Soó [unknown]
- Ophrys ferrum-equinum gibbifera Soó [unknown]
- Ophrys aranifera parnassica (Vierh.) Soó [unknown]
- Ophrys ferrum-equinum subtriloba Hayek [unknown]
- Ophrys mavromata A.Alibertis & Triantafyll. [unknown]
Description
Ophrys ferrum-equinum (also called Horse-shoe Ophrys, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem and a rosette of leaves with white flowers. It is found in rocky habitats and in dry meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Ophrys ferrum-equinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ophrys ferrum-equinum sub. ferrum-equinum
Ophrys ferrum-equinum sub. gottfriediana (Renz) E.Nelson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ophrys ferrum-equinum is a deep purple, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ophrys ferrum-equinum can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Ophrys ferrum-equinum
Ophrys ferrum-equinum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Ophrys ferrum-equinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophrys ferrum-equinum?
Ophrys ferrum-equinum
What is the common name of Ophrys ferrum-equinum?
Horse Iron Ophrys
What is the natural habitat of Ophrys ferrum-equinum?
Dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes
Species in the Ophrys genus
Ophrys albertiana,
Ophrys apicula,
Ophrys apifera,
Ophrys arachnitiformis,
Ophrys araniferiformis,
Ophrys argolica,
Ophrys battandieri,
Ophrys baumanniana,
Ophrys bertolonii,
Ophrys bombyliflora,
Ophrys borgersiae,
Ophrys bourlieri,
Ophrys brigittae,
Ophrys calypsus,
Ophrys campolati,
Ophrys carica,
Ophrys carpinensis,
Ophrys carquierannensis,
Ophrys cesinensis,
Ophrys chobautii,
Ophrys cilicica,
Ophrys circaea,
Ophrys clapensis,
Ophrys climacis,
Ophrys cranbrookeana,
Ophrys cretica,
Ophrys cugniensis,
Ophrys daneschiana,
Ophrys devenensis,
Ophrys diakoptensis,
Ophrys domus-maria,
Ophrys eliasii,
Ophrys emmae,
Ophrys epidavrensis,
Ophrys ettlingeriana,
Ophrys extorris,
Ophrys feldwegiana,
Ophrys fernandii,
Ophrys ferruginea,
Ophrys ferrum-equinum,
Ophrys flavicans,
Ophrys fuciflora,
Ophrys fusca,
Ophrys grafiana,
Ophrys grampinii,
Ophrys gumprechtii,
Ophrys heraultii,
Ophrys insectifera,
Ophrys isaura,
Ophrys jansenii,
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,