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Cretan Orchid

Orchis sitiaca

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (อันดับหน่อไม้ฝรั่ง)
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Orchis
Species
Orchis sitiaca (Cretan Orchid)

Similar Species in Orchis

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Branciforti's Orchid
Orchis brancifortii
Least Concern
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Man Orchid
Orchis anthropophora
Near Threatened
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lady orchid
Orchis purpurea
Endangered
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Military Orchid
Orchis militaris
Near Threatened
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Monkey Orchid
Orchis simia
Critically Endangered
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Four-spotted Orchid
Orchis quadripunctata
Least Concern
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Few-flowered Orchid
Orchis pauciflora
Least Concern
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early purple orchid
Orchis mascula
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cretan Orchid?
The scientific name of Cretan Orchid is Orchis sitiaca. It belongs to the genus Orchis.
What is the conservation status of Cretan Orchid?
Cretan Orchid (Orchis sitiaca) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Cretan Orchid belong to?
Cretan Orchid (Orchis sitiaca) belongs to the genus Orchis, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.
Is Cretan Orchid endangered?
Yes, Cretan Orchid (Orchis sitiaca) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Cretan Orchid belong to?
Cretan Orchid (Orchis sitiaca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Cretan Orchid?
The closest relatives of Cretan Orchid in the genus Orchis include Branciforti's Orchid, Man Orchid, lady orchid, Military Orchid, Monkey Orchid.

Genus Orchis — 9 Species

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Branciforti's Orchid
Orchis brancifortii
LC 🐾
Man Orchid
Orchis anthropophora
NT 🐾
lady orchid
Orchis purpurea
EN 🐾
Military Orchid
Orchis militaris
NT 🐾
Monkey Orchid
Orchis simia
CR
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Cretan Orchid
Orchis sitiaca
EN
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Four-spotted Orchid
Orchis quadripunctata
LC 🐾
Few-flowered Orchid
Orchis pauciflora
LC 🐾
early purple orchid
Orchis mascula
EN
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