Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
oreades
ID:
275308

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch. & Sav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 2: 514 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274640



Common Names

  • Oreades Orchid
  • Oreades Bog Orchid
  • Oreades Platanthera


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Synonyms

  • Platanthera mandarinorum brachycentron (Franch. & Sav.) M.Hiroe [unknown]

Description

Platanthera oreades (also called Oreades 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 oreades is a species of orchid found in North America. It is often used in gardens and landscaping for its attractive flowers and foliage. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Platanthera oreades 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 oreades is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats and grows best in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is more difficult and takes longer.

Where to Find Platanthera oreades

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

Platanthera oreades FAQ

What is the common name of Platanthera oreades?

Mountain Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera oreades?

Mountain meadows and alpine tundra

What is the flower color of Platanthera oreades?

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:651861-1: Based on the initial data import