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Geflecktes Knabenkraut

Dactylorhiza maculata

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Spargelartige)

Species

Dactylorhiza maculata (Geflecktes Knabenkraut)

Names in Other Languages

French orchis tacheté

German Geflecktes Knabenkraut

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Breitblättriges Knabenkraut

Dactylorhiza majalis

Vulnerable

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Fleischfarbenes Knabenkraut

Dactylorhiza incarnata

Near Threatened

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Holunder-Knabenkraut

Dactylorhiza sambucina

Vulnerable

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longbract frog orchid

Richly-Leaved Dactylorhiza

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Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Geflecktes Knabenkraut?

The scientific name of Geflecktes Knabenkraut is Dactylorhiza maculata. It belongs to the genus Dactylorhiza.

What is the conservation status of Geflecktes Knabenkraut?

Geflecktes Knabenkraut (Dactylorhiza maculata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Geflecktes Knabenkraut live?

Geflecktes Knabenkraut is found in Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Geflecktes Knabenkraut belong to?

Geflecktes Knabenkraut (Dactylorhiza maculata) belongs to the genus Dactylorhiza, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.

Is Geflecktes Knabenkraut endangered?

Yes, Geflecktes Knabenkraut (Dactylorhiza maculata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Geflecktes Knabenkraut belong to?

Geflecktes Knabenkraut (Dactylorhiza maculata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Geflecktes Knabenkraut?

The closest relatives of Geflecktes Knabenkraut in the genus Dactylorhiza include Breitblättriges Knabenkraut, Fleischfarbenes Knabenkraut, Holunder-Knabenkraut, Stately Dactylorhiza, longbract frog orchid.