New Data on Orchid Flora (Orchidaceae) in the Tell Region of Saida (Western of Algeria)

Abstract

This work aims to better to know the floral richness of Tell region (Saida, western of Algeria) particular orchid flora. This inventory was started in 2017-2022; It’s based on random samples, in spring and autumn. The surveys directly targeted open areas (Northern Saida). This inventory revealed the presence of 11 orchids including 2 species, 6 subspecies and 2 varieties. The 11 taxa belong to 5 genera: Anacamptis, Dactylorhiza, Himanthoglossum, Orchis and Ophrys. Some taxa are rare, endemic and are protected (threatened) by the IUCN Red List as a near threatened species and/or are endemic and protected in Algeria, rare species in the Tell region. A stationary precision made it possible to know the distribution area of each identified taxon. Due to anthropogenic threats, a strategy to protect habitats seems very urgent.