Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
formosana
ID:
1332871

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.P.Lin & K.Inoue) Efimov

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 254: 82 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345325



Common Names

  • Formosan Platanthera
  • Platanthera
  • Platanthera Formosana


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Description

Platanthera formosana (also called 'Taiwanese orchid', among many other common names) is a perennial orchid native to Taiwan. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has long, slender stems and white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera formosana is an ornamental plant with fragrant white flowers and is used in gardens for its beauty and scent. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platanthera formosana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Platanthera formosana are small, white, and have five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera formosana is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Taiwan. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by seed. The rhizome should be divided in the spring or fall and the seed should be sown in the spring. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Platanthera formosana

Platanthera formosana is native to Taiwan.

Platanthera formosana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platanthera formosana?

Platanthera formosana

What is the common name of Platanthera formosana?

Formosan Platanthera

Where is Platanthera formosana found?

Platanthera formosana is found in Taiwan

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

Tsan Piao Lin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Lin' in the authors string.
Ken Inoue (1948-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Inoue' in the authors string.
Peter Gennadievich Efimov (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Efimov' in the authors string.