Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 226 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274568
Common Names
- Mandarin Orchid
- Mandarin Bog Orchid
- Mandarin Platanthera
Synonyms
- Platanthera delavayi Schltr. [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum mandarinorum [unknown]
- Platanthera minax Schltr. [unknown]
- Platanthera oreades brachycentron Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
- Platanthera oreades macrocentron Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
- Platanthera winkleriana Schltr. [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum macrocentron (Franch. & Sav.) Ohwi [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum delavayi (Schltr.) Soó [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum neglecta (Schltr.) F.Maek. [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum winkleriana (Schltr.) Soó [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum elongatocalcarata Koidz. [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum hachijoensis (Honda) Ohwi [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum hachijoensis (Honda) Murata [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum brachycentron (Franch. & Sav.) Koidz. ex K.Inoue [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum micrantha Pamp. [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum ophryodes Finet [unknown]
- Habenaria mandarinorum (Rchb.f.) Herklots [unknown]
- Platanthera mandarinorum cornu-bovis (Nevski) Ke.Inoue [unknown]
Description
Platanthera mandarinorum (also called Mandarin Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in grassy meadows, open woodlands, and other open habitats. It has a single stem with lance-shaped leaves and a single, fragrant flower with white petals and sepals, and a yellow and purple lip.
Uses & Benefits
Platanthera mandarinorum 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 mandarinorum 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 mandarinorum 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 mandarinorum
Platanthera mandarinorum can be found in China.
Platanthera mandarinorum FAQ
What type of plant is Platanthera mandarinorum?
Platanthera mandarinorum is a type of orchid.
Where is Platanthera mandarinorum found?
Platanthera mandarinorum is found in China.
What is the blooming season for Platanthera mandarinorum?
Platanthera mandarinorum 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,