Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fujianensis
ID:
1334959

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.H.Chen & X.H.Jin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 286: 116 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347413





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Description

Platanthera fujianensis (also called Fujian Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of terrestrial orchid native to China. It has an underground tuber and a single leaf. It grows in open, sunny places in the forest, in grassland, and in scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera fujianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is known for its attractive flowers and its ability to attract hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platanthera fujianensis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera fujianensis is an orchid native to China. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a shady, well-drained position and a soil that is rich in organic matter. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not too much in winter. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Platanthera fujianensis

Platanthera fujianensis is native to China and can be found in the Fujian Province.

Platanthera fujianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platanthera fujianensis?

Platanthera fujianensis

What is the common name of Platanthera fujianensis?

Fujian Platanthera

What is the family of Platanthera fujianensis?

Orchidaceae

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

Xiao Hua Jin (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.H.Jin' in the authors string.
Bing Huan Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Chen' in the authors string.