Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ophrydioides
ID:
275295

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-157306: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Schmidt (1832-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Schmidt' in the authors string.