Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gonggana
ID:
1332875

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ormerod) Efimov

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 254: 139 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345329



Common Names

  • Gonggana Platanthera
  • Platanthera
  • Platanthera Gonggana


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera gonggana 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 gonggana 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 gonggana are small, white, and have five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera gonggana is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Platanthera gonggana

Platanthera gonggana is native to Korea.

Platanthera gonggana FAQ

What are the common names of Platanthera gonggana?

Gonggana orchid, Gonggana Platanthera

What is the scientific name of Platanthera gonggana?

Platanthera gonggana

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera gonggana?

It is found in moist, shady areas, usually in shallow water or on wet rocks

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

Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.
Peter Gennadievich Efimov (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Efimov' in the authors string.