Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
heterochila
ID:
1263626

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Renz & Taubenheim) P.Delforge

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Naturalistes Belges 72(3): 101, isonym. 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262964

Common Names

  • Ophrys heterochila
  • Heterochila Bee Orchid
  • Bee Orchid

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Description

Ophrys heterochila (also called Variable Ophrys, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ophrys heterochila is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring in food and drinks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophrys heterochila is a yellow-green in colour and has a star-shaped form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophrys heterochila is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in a clump and can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Sow seed in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ophrys heterochila

Ophrys heterochila is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry and open habitats, such as chaparral, grassland, and open woodlands.

Ophrys heterochila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophrys heterochila?

Ophrys heterochila

What is the common name of Ophrys heterochila?

Heterochila Bee Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Ophrys heterochila?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in Europe and North Africa.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50204966: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Delforge (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Delforge' in the authors string.
Jany Renz (1907-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renz' in the authors string.
Gerd Taubenheim (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taubenheim' in the authors string.