Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Epipactis Zinn [841]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Helleborine

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Orchidaceae

family_ja: ラン

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of 24 species of rhizomatous, terrestrial, herbaceous orchids, mainly found in temperate areas of the N. hemisphere, often occurring in marshes, alpine meadows, rich woodland, or on dunes; a few are tropical species from Africa, Thailand, and Mexico. They usually have ribbed, lance-shaped to ovate leaves, arranged spirally or in 2 ranks. The spurless flowers are borne in loose or dense spikes on twisted stalks. The upper segments of each flower spread or curve inwards to form a "helmet", and the 2-parted lower lip unites at the base to form a "cup", with a heart-shaped or triangular lobe beneath. Grow in a damp, shady border, or in a wild or woodland garden.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Divide in early spring, ensuring that each piece of rhizome has at least one growing point.

pests_en: Vulnerable to slugs and snails.

description_ja:

comment: N. temperate

comment_ja: カキラン

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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