Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1793
Citation Micro:
Icon. 2: 46 (1793)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258394
Common Names
- Scolopax Bee Orchid
- Scolopax's Bee Orchid
- Scolopax Ophrys
Synonyms
- Ophrys atropos Barla [unknown]
- Ophrys bremifera Steven ex M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Ophrys fuciflora scolopax (Cav.) H.Sund. [unknown]
- Ophrys holoserica scolopax (Cav.) H.Sund. [unknown]
- Ophrys scolopax chlorosepala (Thell.) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
- Ophrys scolopax chlorosepala Thell. [unknown]
- Ophrys scolopax honckensis E.G.Camus [unknown]
- Ophrys scolopax viridiflora A.Camus [unknown]
- Ophrys scolopax granatensis Amo [unknown]
- Ophrys arachnites scolopax (Cav.) Fiori & Paol. [unknown]
- Ophrys oestrifera bremifera (Steven) Soó [unknown]
- Ophrys hippocratis P.Delforge [unknown]
- Ophrys holoserica scolopax (Cav.) H.Sund. [deprecated]
Description
Ophrys scolopax (also called Scolopax Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has a single stem, with a single, large, white-pink flower, and a long, thin, green-brown stem.
Uses & Benefits
Ophrys scolopax has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of skin diseases, wounds, and fever. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ophrys scolopax sub. apiformis (Desf.) Maire & Weiller
Ophrys scolopax sub. conradiae (Melki & Deschâtres) H.Baumann, Giotta, R.Lorenz, Künkele & Piccitto
Ophrys scolopax sub. cornuta (Steven) E.G.Camus
Ophrys scolopax sub. heldreichii (Schltr.) E.Nelson
Ophrys scolopax var. minutula (Gölz & H.R.Reinhard) H.A.Pedersen & Faurh.
Ophrys scolopax sub. rhodia (H.Baumann & Künkele) H.A.Pedersen & Faurh.
Ophrys scolopax sub. scolopax
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ophrys scolopax is a yellowish-green colour, with a white lip and a yellowish-brown centre. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ophrys scolopax is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and the plants should be divided in the fall.
Where to Find Ophrys scolopax
Ophrys scolopax can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Ophrys scolopax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophrys scolopax?
Ophrys scolopax
What is the family of Ophrys scolopax?
Orchidaceae
What is the flowering period of Ophrys scolopax?
April to June
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,