Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
japonica
ID:
275194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 290 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274526



Common Names

  • Japanese Orchid
  • Japanese Bog Orchid
  • Japanese Platanthera


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Synonyms

  • Orchis japonica Thunb. [unknown]
  • Platanthera arcuata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Platanthera manubriata Kraenzl. ex Diels [unknown]
  • Platanthera omeiensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Platanthera setchuenica Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Tulotis japonica (Thunb.) Efimov [unknown]
  • Habenaria arcuata Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Habenaria japonica (Thunb.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Habenaria omeiensis Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Platanthera japonica (also called Japanese Fringed Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Japan. It is found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods, on the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. It is a perennial herbaceous plant growing from a thick, fleshy rhizome. The leaves are basal, lanceolate, and up to 20 cm long. The inflorescence is a terminal raceme of up to 30 fragrant, white to pink flowers. The sepals and petals are fused and form a hood over the column.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera japonica is 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 japonica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera japonica 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 japonica

Platanthera japonica can be found in Japan.

Platanthera japonica FAQ

What type of plant is Platanthera japonica?

Platanthera japonica is a type of orchid.

Where is Platanthera japonica found?

Platanthera japonica is found in Japan.

What is the blooming season for Platanthera japonica?

Platanthera japonica typically blooms in late spring and early summer.

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-157213: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.