Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
obtusata
ID:
275282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 284 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274614



Common Names

  • Obtusata Orchid
  • Obtusata Bog Orchid
  • Obtusata Platanthera


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Synonyms

  • Lysiella obtusata Rydb. [unknown]
  • Orchis obtusata Banks ex Pursh [unknown]
  • Platanthera obtusata collectanea (Fernald) W.J.Schrenk [unknown]
  • Platanthera obtusata collectanea (Fernald) P.M.Br. [unknown]
  • Platanthera obtusata foliosa P.M.Br. [unknown]
  • Platanthera obtusata obtusata [unknown]
  • Habenaria obtusata (Banks ex Pursh) Richardson [unknown]
  • Habenaria obtusata collectanea Fernald [unknown]

Description

Platanthera obtusata (also called Obtuse 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 obtusata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Platanthera obtusata sub. oligantha (Turcz.) Hultén

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Platanthera obtusata flower is white and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera obtusata 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 obtusata

Platanthera obtusata can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.

Platanthera obtusata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platanthera obtusata?

Platanthera obtusata

What is the common name of Platanthera obtusata?

Blunt-leaved Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera obtusata?

Mesic prairies, moist meadows, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-157295: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.