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Purper-Knabenkraut

Orchis purpurea

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Seychelles, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Spargelartige)

Species

Orchis purpurea (Purper-Knabenkraut)

Names in Other Languages

French orchis pourpré

German Purper-Knabenkraut

Similar Species in Orchis

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Affen-Knabenkraut

Orchis simia

Critically Endangered

Stattliches Knabenkraut

Orchis quadripunctata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purper-Knabenkraut?

The scientific name of Purper-Knabenkraut is Orchis purpurea. It belongs to the genus Orchis.

What is the conservation status of Purper-Knabenkraut?

Purper-Knabenkraut (Orchis purpurea) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Purper-Knabenkraut live?

Purper-Knabenkraut is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Seychelles, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Seychelles, Sweden.

What family does Purper-Knabenkraut belong to?

Purper-Knabenkraut (Orchis purpurea) belongs to the genus Orchis, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.

Is Purper-Knabenkraut endangered?

Yes, Purper-Knabenkraut (Orchis purpurea) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Purper-Knabenkraut belong to?

Purper-Knabenkraut (Orchis purpurea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Purper-Knabenkraut?

The closest relatives of Purper-Knabenkraut in the genus Orchis include Affen-Knabenkraut, Helm-Knabenkraut, Ohnhorn-Knabenkraut, Stattliches Knabenkraut, Cretan Orchid.