Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 293 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274554
Common Names
- Longibracteata Orchid
- Longibracteata Bog Orchid
- Longibracteata Platanthera
Synonyms
- Habenaria longibracteata Hook.f. [illegitimate]
Description
Platanthera longibracteata (also called 'Long-bracted Rein Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It grows in meadows, bogs, and wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Platanthera longibracteata 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 longibracteata 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 longibracteata is a species of orchid native to China. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Division should be done in the spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Platanthera longibracteata
Platanthera longibracteata can be found in North America and parts of Europe.
Platanthera longibracteata FAQ
What type of plant is Platanthera longibracteata?
Platanthera longibracteata is a type of orchid.
Where is Platanthera longibracteata found?
Platanthera longibracteata is found in China.
What is the blooming season for Platanthera longibracteata?
Platanthera longibracteata 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,