Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu

Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu,[1] formerly classified as Anacamptis longicornu, is a subspecies of orchid.[2] It is found in southern Europe and western North Africa.

Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Genus: Anacamptis
Species:
A. morio
Subspecies:
A. m. subsp. longicornu
Trinomial name
Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu
(Poir.) H. Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H. Dietr.
Synonyms
  • Anacamptis longicornu (Poir.) R.M. Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W. Chase
  • Orchis longicornu Poir. (basionym)
  • Orchis longicornu var. tlemecensis Batt.
  • Orchis morio var. tlemecensis (Batt.) Maire & Weiller

Description

This orchid's flowers are white, lavender, and purple; with a middle lob that is white with purple spots. In contrast to the nominate subspecies, Anacamptis morio subsp. morio, Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu has a very long spur which is directed upwards.

Its bloom period is from February to May.

Distribution

Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu is found in dry grassland, meadows, and pastures, on calcareous soils.

It is native to the western Mediterranean region, including:

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See also

References
  1. Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden | Name — Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu; (Poir.) H. Kretzschmar, Eccarius & H. Dietr. . accessed 12.24.2013
  2. Swiss Orchid Foundation: Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu . accessed 12.24.2013


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