Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cooperi
ID:
498427

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) R.M.Bateman

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497759



Common Names

  • Cooperi Platanthera
  • Platanthera Cooperi
  • Cooperi Waxflower


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Synonyms

  • Piperia cooperi Rydb. [unknown]
  • Piperia lancifolia Rydb. [unknown]
  • Habenaria cooperi S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Platanthera cooperi (also called Cooper's Bog Orchid, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has white flowers with yellow centers and is native to North America. It is found in bogs, wet meadows, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera cooperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and borders. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Platanthera cooperi 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 cooperi 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 cooperi

Platanthera cooperi is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Platanthera cooperi FAQ

What are the common names of Platanthera cooperi?

Common names of Platanthera cooperi include water-platter and floating-platter.

What is the native range of Platanthera cooperi?

Platanthera cooperi is native to tropical Africa.

What are the growth requirements of Platanthera cooperi?

Platanthera cooperi prefers moist soil and full sun.

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-258979: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Richard Bateman (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Bateman' in the authors string.