Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
elongata
ID:
498453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) R.M.Bateman

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 142: 21 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497785

Common Names

  • Platanthera Elongata
  • Elongated Platanthera
  • Elongated Fringed Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Piperia elegans elata (Jeps.) Luer [unknown]
  • Piperia elongata Rydb. [unknown]
  • Piperia longispica Rydb. [unknown]
  • Platanthera unalascensis elata (Jeps.) Roy L.Taylor & MacBryde [unknown]
  • Gymnadenia longispica Durand [unknown]
  • Habenaria elegans elata Jeps. [unknown]
  • Habenaria longispica (Durand) Parish [unknown]
  • Habenaria unalascensis elata (Jeps.) Calder & Roy L.Taylor [unknown]
  • Habenaria unalascensis elata (Jeps.) Correll [unknown]
  • Habenaria longispicata Parish [unknown]

Description

Platanthera elongata (also called Elongate Platanthera, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a single stem and a cluster of leaves at the base. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Platanthera elongata are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera elongata is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a greenhouse or in a well-drained, sunny location in the garden. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Platanthera elongata

Platanthera elongata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Platanthera elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platanthera elongata?

Platanthera elongata

What is the common name of Platanthera elongata?

Elongata platanthera

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera elongata?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Platanthera genus

Platanthera albomarginata, Platanthera algeriensis, Platanthera amabilis, Platanthera andrewsii, Platanthera angustata, Platanthera angustilabris, Platanthera aquilonis, Platanthera azorica, Platanthera bakeriana, Platanthera bhutanica, Platanthera bicolor, Platanthera bifolia, Platanthera blephariglottis, Platanthera blumei, Platanthera boninensis, Platanthera borneensis, Platanthera brevicalcarata, Platanthera brevifolia, Platanthera calderoniae, Platanthera canbyi, Platanthera channellii, Platanthera chapmanii, Platanthera chlorantha, Platanthera chorisiana, Platanthera ciliaris, Platanthera clavellata, Platanthera contigua, Platanthera convallariifolia, Platanthera correllii, Platanthera cristata, Platanthera deflexilabella, Platanthera densa, Platanthera devolii, Platanthera dilatata, Platanthera elegans, Platanthera elliptica, Platanthera elmeri, Platanthera finetiana, Platanthera flava, Platanthera florentia, Platanthera fuscescens, Platanthera grandiflora, Platanthera hachijoensis, Platanthera halconensis, Platanthera handel-mazzettii, Platanthera hollandiae, Platanthera holmboei, Platanthera hologlottis, Platanthera hondoensis, Platanthera hookeri,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-258982: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Richard Bateman (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Bateman' in the authors string.