Cypripedium calceolus
Cypripedium calceolus
FamilyGenus: Cypripediumnative in Germany
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Interactions
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About this species
Cypripedium calceolus is a native terrestrial orchid of Great Britain, flowering from May to June. It reaches a height of about 33 centimetres and grows in semi-shade on fresh, calcareous to basic soils of moderate fertility. The plant is herbaceous, non-woody and bears broad leaves.
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Pollination
Ecological significance
As a native orchid of Great Britain, Cypripedium calceolus is a component of semi‑shaded, calcareous habitats that are typically undisturbed and moderately moist. Its presence reflects these low‑disturbance, base‑rich soil conditions.
Annual cycle
Spring emergence is followed by leafy growth; flowering occurs in May and June. After seed set, the herbaceous foliage begins to die back in autumn, with the plant overwintering at ground level.
Standort & Merkmale
Light
Halbschatten
Moisture
Frisch (Mäßig feucht)
Soil
Mittelzehrer (Normaler Boden)
Flowering period
Mai – Jun
Soil reaction
Basisch / Kalkhold
Bioregion
Continental
Growth form
Krautige Pflanze
Woodiness
Nicht verholzt
Leaf type
Breitblättrig
Plant height
0.326 m
Morphological traits: TRY ID3 (CC BY 3.0) & TRY ID81 (CC BY)
Pflege & Anbau
Cultivate in a semi‑shaded position with fresh, moderately moist, calcareous to basic soil of moderate fertility. The plant is a terrestrial, herbaceous perennial that prefers undisturbed conditions. Allow the foliage to die back naturally in autumn; do not overwater or enrich the soil heavily.
Scientific profile
Cypripedium calceolus is a herbaceous, non‑woody perennial orchid of the family Orchidaceae, native in Great Britain. It typically grows to 33 centimetres tall and produces broad leaves. The flowering season extends from May to June. The species is terrestrial and thrives in semi‑shaded conditions with fresh, moderately moist, calcareous to basic soils of moderate nutrient status. It is associated with environments that experience low levels of disturbance and moderately warm temperatures.
Pollinators & visitors
4 Arten interagieren mit dieser Pflanze
Sources & data origin
•Interaktionsdaten via GloBI (CC-BY 4.0)
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•FloraWeb / BfN
•EIVE 1.0 — Dengler et al. (2023), DOI: 10.3897/VCS.98324 (CC BY 4.0)
•GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — GBIF Secretariat (2024), DOI: 10.15468/39omei (CC BY 4.0)
•TRY Categorical Traits (ID3) — Kattge et al. (2012), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.3 (CC BY 3.0)
•TRY Global Spectrum (ID81) — Díaz et al. (2016/2021), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.81 (CC BY)
•Govaerts R et al. (2025) — World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) v14. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. DOI: 10.34885/xs7h-ze42 (CC BY 4.0)
•Foto: © Rolf Mueller, Keine Vergabe von Exklusivrechten / Adobe Stock / AdobeStock_481887191
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