Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
oligantha
ID:
275292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 27(II): 86 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274624



Common Names

  • Oligantha Orchid
  • Oligantha Bog Orchid
  • Oligantha Platanthera


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Synonyms

  • Lysiella oligantha (Turcz.) Nevski [unknown]
  • Platanthera parvula Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Platanthera oligantha (also called Few-flowered 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 oligantha 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 oligantha 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 oligantha 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 oligantha

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

Platanthera oligantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platanthera oligantha?

Platanthera oligantha

What is the common name of Platanthera oligantha?

Fragrant Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera oligantha?

Moist meadows, wet woods, and bogs

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,