Orchis provincialis
Orchis provincialis, commonly known as the Provincial Orchid, is a delicate terrestrial wildflower native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its striking pinkish-purple blooms, this species thrives in limestone-rich soils and sunny meadows. While primarily admired for its botanical beauty, it holds significant ecological importance within its native habitats.
- Scientific name: Orchis provincialis
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Orchis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Orchis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Orchis provincialis, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In French, it is called Orchis de Provence, while in Bulgarian, it is known as провански саллеп. In Persian, the plant is identified as ارکیده پروانس, and in Slovenian, it is referred to as malocvetna kukavica. Additionally, in Spanish, it is sometimes called Orchis provincialis var laeta.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Orchis de Provence | Wikidata |
| bg | провански салеп | Wikidata |
| fa | ارکیده پروانس | Wikidata |
| sl | malocvetna kukavica | Wikidata |
| es | Orchis provincialis var laeta | Wikidata |
| es | Orchis laeta | Wikidata |
| es | Orchis leucostachys | Wikidata |
| es | Orchis provincialis var. laeta | Wikidata |
| es | Orchis cyrilli | Wikidata |
| es | Orquídea de Provenza | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several distinct regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within Switzerland. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is found in various parts of Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the islands of Corse and Sardegna. Furthermore, its range extends across the mainland of France and into Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Activities
Orchis provincialis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihypertensive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |