Anacamptide des marais, Anacamptis des marais, Orchis des marais
Anacamptis palustris
Anacamptis palustris is a species of orchid. It is found in Europe, North Africa and western Asia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Anacamptis
Anacamptide des marais, Anacamptis des marais, Orchis des marais belongs to the family Orchidaceae, order Asparagales, within the Liliopsida class.
Species Profile
Anacamptis palustris is a species of orchid. It is found in Europe, North Africa and western Asia. This orchid is native to Western and Central Europe, the Mediterranean region, the Balearic Islands, Turkey, Western Asia, Algeria and Tunisia in North Africa, and Saudi Arabia.
Anacamptis palustris faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to wetland drainage, agricultural conversion, and urban development. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in hydrology and water quality in its specialized marsh habitats, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This orchid species inhabits alkaline marshes, wet meadows, fens, and calcareous wetlands, typically in areas with seasonal flooding and high water tables. It requires specific soil chemistry and moisture conditions found in nutrient-poor to moderately nutrient-rich wetland environments.
Threats
Agricultural intensification
Wetland drainage and conversion
Climate change and drought
Hydrological changes and water pollution
Urban development and infrastructure
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Anacamptide des marais, Anacamptis des marais, Orchis des marais (Anacamptis palustris). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/anacamptide-des-marais-anacamptis-des-marais-orchis-des-marais