Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
orbiculata
ID:
275301

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 286 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274633



Common Names

  • Orbiculata Orchid
  • Orbiculata Bog Orchid
  • Orbiculata Platanthera


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Synonyms

  • Lysias orbiculata Rydb. [unknown]
  • Orchis orbiculata Pursh [unknown]
  • Platanthera orbiculata lehorsii (Fernald) W.J.Schrenk [unknown]
  • Habenaria orbiculata (Pursh) Hook. [unknown]
  • Habenaria orbiculata (Pursh) Torr. [unknown]

Description

Platanthera orbiculata (also called Round-leaved 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 orbiculata 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 orbiculata var. macrophylla (Goldie) Luer
Platanthera orbiculata var. orbiculata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Platanthera orbiculata 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 orbiculata is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Platanthera orbiculata

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

Platanthera orbiculata FAQ

What is the common name of Platanthera orbiculata?

Round-leaved Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera orbiculata?

Moist meadows, bogs, and fens

What is the flower color of Platanthera orbiculata?

White to pinkish-purple

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-157312: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.