Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pachyglossa
ID:
275315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 4: 133 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274647



Common Names

  • Pachyglossa Orchid
  • Pachyglossa Bog Orchid
  • Pachyglossa Platanthera


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Synonyms

  • Platanthera mandarinorum pachyglossa (Hayata) T.P.Lin & K.Inoue [unknown]
  • Habenaria pachyglossa (Hayata) Masam. [unknown]

Description

Platanthera pachyglossa (also called White Fringed Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to North America, where it is found in wet meadows, bogs, and other wet habitats. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem and a single white flower with fringed petals.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera pachyglossa 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 medicinally, as it has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Platanthera pachyglossa 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 pachyglossa is a terrestrial orchid native to the southeastern United States. 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 pachyglossa

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

Platanthera pachyglossa FAQ

What is the common name of Platanthera pachyglossa?

Thick-lipped Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera pachyglossa?

Mountain meadows and alpine tundra

What is the flower color of Platanthera pachyglossa?

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,