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
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.
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,