Himalayan Marsh Orchid

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Dactylorhiza hatagirea var. schlaginweitii
• Orchis hatagirea var. doniana
• Dactylorhiza hatagirea var. doniana
• Orchis hatagirea var. schlaginweitii
• Orchis hatagirea
• Orchis latifolia var. indica

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Dactylohraiza hatagiria, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Orchidaceae and is specifically placed within the genus Dactylohraiza.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of China. It is notably found within the South-Central areas of the country. Additionally, its presence extends into the northern territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. The species also inhabits the North-Central parts of China. Finally, its range reaches as far west as the Qinghai province.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Dactylorhiza hatagiraea is characterized by its classification as a perennial species, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a member of the orchid family, it exhibits a specific life form categorized as a geophyte, meaning it survives unfavorable environmental conditions by retreating to underground storage organs. Furthermore, it is defined as a cryptophyte, as its vital buds and regenerative structures are protected beneath the soil surface, ensuring its survival during dormancy periods.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Dactylorhiza hatagiria is characterized by its growth form as a herb, which lacks any woody structure, making it entirely non-woody in nature. This plant grows as an independent organism, functioning without parasitic dependencies, and occupies a terrestrial habitat rather than living as an epiphyte. While it does not exhibit climbing tendencies, its structural habit is categorized as self-supporting, maintaining its upright position within its ecological niche.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Dactylorhiza hata giria is closely linked to its seasonal flowering cycle, which is characterized by a specific temporal window for bloom. The flowering period for this species typically begins in June and concludes in July. While the precise onset and duration can be subject to environmental variations, the reproductive phase is concentrated within these months, facilitating pollination during the early summer season.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Jul

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Dactylorhiza hatagirea has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Carotenoids, Flavonoids, Glucomannan, STILBENE, Saponins.

Carotenoids

1. Scientific reports

Flavonoids

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Glucomannan

1. Scientific reports

STILBENE

1. Scientific reports

Saponins

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Terpenoids

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

ascorbic acid

1. Scientific reports

resveratrol

1. Scientific reports

trans-Stilbene

1. Scientific reports

Activities

Dactylorhiza hatagirea has 9 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antirheumatic, Antitumor.

Anticancer

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Antimicrobial

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Antioxidant

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Antirheumatic

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Antitumor

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Antiviral

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Diuretic

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Hypoglycemic

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Neuroprotective

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Conditions

Dactylorhiza hatagirea has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antioxidant, antiviral, diuretic, hypoglycemic, wound healing.

Antioxidant

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Antiviral

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Diuretic

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Hypoglycemic

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Wound healing

1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology