Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Schmidt
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Reis. Amur-Land., Bot. : 182 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274627
Common Names
- Ophrydioides Orchid
- Ophrydioides Bog Orchid
- Ophrydioides Platanthera
Synonyms
- Platanthera mandarinorum australis (Ohwi) K.Inoue [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum monophylla (Honda) K.Inoue [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum ophrydioides (Fr.Schm.) K.Inoue [unknown]
- Platanthera ophrydioides australis Ohwi [unknown]
- Platanthera ophrydioides monophylla Honda [unknown]
- Platanthera platycorys Schltr. [unknown]
- Platanthera reinii Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum ophrydioides (F.Schmidt) Finet [unknown]
- Platanthera ophrydioides platycorys (Schltr.) Soó [unknown]
- Platanthera ophrydioides monophylla (Honda) Makino [unknown]
- Platanthera ophrydioides australis (Ohwi) Makino [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum monophylla (Honda) K.Inoue [unknown]
Description
Platanthera ophrydioides (also called Ophrydioides Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in grassy meadows, open woodlands, and other open habitats. It has a single stem with lance-shaped leaves and a single, fragrant flower with white petals and sepals, and a yellow and purple lip.
Uses & Benefits
Platanthera ophrydioides 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 Platanthera ophrydioides flower is white and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platanthera ophrydioides is a species of orchid native to China. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Division should be done in the spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Platanthera ophrydioides
Platanthera ophrydioides can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.
Platanthera ophrydioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platanthera ophrydioides?
Platanthera ophrydioides
What is the common name of Platanthera ophrydioides?
Northern Green Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Platanthera ophrydioides?
Bogs, fens, and wet meadows
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,