Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
whangshanensis
ID:
1324494

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.S.Chien) Efimov

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 58: 191 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336948

Common Names

  • Platanthera Whangshanensis
  • Whangshanensis
  • Platanthera

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Description

Platanthera whangshanensis (also called Platanthera, among many other common names) is an orchid that is native to China. It typically grows up to 30 cm tall and prefers to grow in shady, moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera whangshanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platanthera whangshanensis has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera whangshanensis is an evergreen terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a bright, sunny spot. Propagation is usually done by division of the mature plants. The divisions should be planted in a pot containing a mixture of peat moss and sand.

Where to Find Platanthera whangshanensis

Platanthera whangshanensis is native to the mountains of central and southern China. It can be found in moist meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Platanthera whangshanensis FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Platanthera whangshanensis?

Platanthera whangshanensis prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What are the blooming times for Platanthera whangshanensis?

Platanthera whangshanensis blooms in late spring and early summer.

What is the average size of Platanthera whangshanensis?

Platanthera whangshanensis typically grows to be 1-2 feet tall and wide.

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

Sung Shu Chien (1883-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Chien' in the authors string.
Peter Gennadievich Efimov (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Efimov' in the authors string.