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coriophora

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Anacamptis coriophora (L.) R.M.Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Protologue Lindleyana 12(3): 120 (1997):.IPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Flowering stalk in grassy ground

Flowering stalk in grassy ground

By Christopher Davidson

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Flowering spike of an orchid among grassy vegetation

Flowering spike of an orchid among grassy vegetation

By Christopher Davidson

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Flowering plant with slender stem among grassy herbaceous vegetation

Flowering plant with slender stem among grassy herbaceous vegetation

By Christopher Davidson

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Slender flowering spike rising above grassy ground

Slender flowering spike rising above grassy ground

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Two flowering stems amidst spiny scrub

Two flowering stems amidst spiny scrub

By Christopher Davidson

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Two flowering spikes rising above grassy scrub

Two flowering spikes rising above grassy scrub

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Inflorescence spike with brownish-pink spotted flowers

Inflorescence spike with brownish-pink spotted flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence of brownish-pink flowers with forward-curving lips

Inflorescence of brownish-pink flowers with forward-curving lips

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence spike of brownish-purple orchid flowers

Inflorescence spike of brownish-purple orchid flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Flowering spike with dull brownish-purple orchid flowers

Flowering spike with dull brownish-purple orchid flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence spike with hooded, spotted flowers

Inflorescence spike with hooded, spotted flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Flowering spike with pale, purplish-spotted flowers

Flowering spike with pale, purplish-spotted flowers

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Inflorescence of orchid with hooded purple-spotted flowers

Inflorescence of orchid with hooded purple-spotted flowers

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Flowering spike of an orchid

Flowering spike of an orchid

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence spike of an orchid in bloom

Inflorescence spike of an orchid in bloom

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Flowering spike of an orchid

Flowering spike of an orchid

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence with hooded, magenta-spotted pale flowers

Inflorescence with hooded, magenta-spotted pale flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Base of stem and leaves amongst dry litter

Base of stem and leaves amongst dry litter

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Flowering spike of an orchid in grassy vegetation

Flowering spike of an orchid in grassy vegetation

By Christopher Davidson

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Flowering spike with hooded, spotted flowers

Flowering spike with hooded, spotted flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence with hooded, pale pink flowers spotted with magenta

Inflorescence with hooded, pale pink flowers spotted with magenta

By Christopher Davidson

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Flowering spike with pale, maroon-spotted orchid flowers

Flowering spike with pale, maroon-spotted orchid flowers

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Inflorescence of pale orchid flowers with reddish-purple spotting

Inflorescence of pale orchid flowers with reddish-purple spotting

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence spike with hooded, spotted flowers

Inflorescence spike with hooded, spotted flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence spike with hooded, spotted flowers

Inflorescence spike with hooded, spotted flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence spike of pale hooded flowers with magenta-spotted lips

Inflorescence spike of pale hooded flowers with magenta-spotted lips

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence spike of hooded flowers with spotted lips

Inflorescence spike of hooded flowers with spotted lips

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Inflorescence spike with pale hooded flowers spotted with purple

Inflorescence spike with pale hooded flowers spotted with purple

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence with hooded pinkish flowers spotted with magenta

Inflorescence with hooded pinkish flowers spotted with magenta

By Christopher Davidson

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Flowering spike with hooded, spotted flowers

Flowering spike with hooded, spotted flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence spike with hooded, reddish-spotted flowers

Inflorescence spike with hooded, reddish-spotted flowers

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Inflorescences with hooded, reddish-purple and whitish flowers

Inflorescences with hooded, reddish-purple and whitish flowers

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Dense flowering spike with hooded, reddish-purple flowers

Dense flowering spike with hooded, reddish-purple flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Flowering spikes with hooded brownish-purple orchid blossoms

Flowering spikes with hooded brownish-purple orchid blossoms

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Inflorescence with reddish-brown and pinkish-white flowers

Inflorescence with reddish-brown and pinkish-white flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence of reddish-brown and pale pink spotted flowers

Inflorescence of reddish-brown and pale pink spotted flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Dense flowering spikes emerging among dry scrub

Dense flowering spikes emerging among dry scrub

By Christopher Davidson

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Dense spike of hooded, pinkish-purple orchid flowers

Dense spike of hooded, pinkish-purple orchid flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence of hooded reddish-brown and pale pink orchid flowers

Inflorescence of hooded reddish-brown and pale pink orchid flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Dense spike of brownish-pink and spotted orchid flowers

Dense spike of brownish-pink and spotted orchid flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence with hooded pinkish-brown and spotted flowers

Inflorescence with hooded pinkish-brown and spotted flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Dense spikes of reddish-purple orchid flowers

Dense spikes of reddish-purple orchid flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Inflorescence spike of densely crowded brownish-pink orchid flowers

Inflorescence spike of densely crowded brownish-pink orchid flowers

By Christopher Davidson

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Two dense flowering spikes rising amid spiny vegetation

Two dense flowering spikes rising amid spiny vegetation

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Dense spike of brownish-purple and pale orchid flowers

Dense spike of brownish-purple and pale orchid flowers

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Global range is not yet available in Plants of the World Online. Flora of the World documents 3 occurrences across 2 countries.

Description

As seen in 3 occurrences, in Tuscany, Italy, and Crete, Greece (2 occurrences): Plants grow in grassy ground in Tuscany, in spiny and grassy scrub in Crete (2005-05-25), and among grassy herbaceous vegetation in Crete (2005-05-27). Narrow, erect leaves clasp or sheath the stem. The inflorescence is a dense, upright spike of hooded flowers subtended by narrow bracts. Lips are lobed and spotted, ranging from whitish to pale pinkish with magenta to purplish-red spots.

AI-written from 45 photos3 occurrences in Italy and GreecePhotographed 20 May – 27 May
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Flowers

Inflorescence a dense spike with narrow to pointed bracts. Flowers hooded; lip three-lobed and spotted.

Distribution

Occurrences

No collection number

May 25, 2005

Location

Greece, Crete, Chania (Kisamos)

35.4215, 23.646333

Location Remarks

Sirikari (Polyrinnia) Gorge, W of Chania

Collectors

No collectors specified

No collection number

May 27, 2005

Location

Greece, Crete, Chania (Sfakia)

35.296278, 23.963472

Location Remarks

Samaria National Park. Samaria Gorge.

Collectors

No collectors specified

No collection number

May 20, 2003

Location

Italy, Tuscany (Monticiano)

43.128056, 11.264167

Location Remarks

Riserva Naturale Basso Merse

Collectors

No collectors specified

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Family

Orchidaceae

Genus

Anacamptis

Specific Epithet

coriophora

Authorship

(L.) R.M.Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 3.5

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.3

Global rank

#158,055 of 335,497

Top 48%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →

Synonyms (2)

Anacamptis fragrans (Pollini) R.M.Bateman

GBIF Backbone Taxonomy

Orchis coriophora L.

GBIF Backbone Taxonomy