Ανακάμπτις η κοριοφόρος υποείδος η εύοσμη, Μυροσκέλα
Etymology of Anacamptis coriophora subspecies fragrans: The genus's name "Anacamptis" derives from the Ancient Greek verb "ἀνακάμπτω" [anakámpto], which means "bend backwards" and refers to the pollinia of the orchid bending backwards. "Coriophora" derives from Ancient Greek "κορεός + φέρω" [bug + bear], meaning "bearing a bug" which is an insect with a flattened body and emits an unpleasant odour; the epithet is a reference to its flowers and their rather unpleasant odour of this otherwise very attractive orchid species. However, the subspecies Latin name "fragrans" [fragrant] suggests that this particular subgroup of bug orchids has a more pleasant smell.
At least 8 Anacamptis species and subspecies are thought to exist in Cyprus's wild habitat.
Anacamptis coriophora subspecies fragrans is a rather popular plant in the Cypriot habitat. It is encountered all-around Cyprus except for the areas covering and surrounding the capital city. Anacamptis coriophora subsp. fragrans appears at a maximum altitude of 600 metres, and its flowering period is between March and May.
Synonyms
There are many synonyms for Anacamptis coriophora subspecies fragrans. Those are:
Orchis coriophora subsp. fragrans (Pollini) E. G. Camus
Orchis fragrans Pollini
Anacamptis fragrans (Pollini) R. M. Bateman
Anteriorchis fragrans (Pollini) Szlach.
Anteriorchis coriophora subsp. fragrans (Pollini) P. Jacquet
Herorchis coriophora subsp. fragrans (Pollini) D. Tyteca & E. Klein
