Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 16: 89 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274517
Common Names
- Iinumae Orchid
- Iinumae Bog Orchid
- Iinumae Platanthera
Synonyms
- Perularia iinumae (Makino) Ohwi [unknown]
- Tulotis iinumae (Makino) H.Hara [unknown]
- Gymnadenia iinumae Miyabe & Kudô [unknown]
Description
Platanthera iinumae (also called Iinuma's Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid that is native to Japan and Korea. It has a single, erect stem with a single, terminal, white flower. It is found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods.
Uses & Benefits
Platanthera iinumae has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Platanthera iinumae flower is white or pinkish-white, with a yellow-green lip. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platanthera iinumae is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and can take up to two years to germinate.
Where to Find Platanthera iinumae
Platanthera iinumae can be found in Japan.
Platanthera iinumae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platanthera iinumae?
Platanthera iinumae
What is the common name of Platanthera iinumae?
Iinuma's Fringed Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Platanthera iinumae?
Meadows, bogs, and wet woods
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,