Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pollostantha
ID:
1325108

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.Bateman & M.Moura

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
PeerJ 1(e218): 60 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337562





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Description

Platanthera pollostantha (also called Pollostantha's fringed orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant with white, yellow, and pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean and prefers grassy, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera pollostantha is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platanthera pollostantha has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera pollostantha is an orchid that can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Platanthera pollostantha

Platanthera pollostantha is native to China and can be found in the Pollostantha region.

Platanthera pollostantha FAQ

What is the common name of Platanthera pollostantha?

White-flowered Orchid

What type of plant is Platanthera pollostantha?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera pollostantha?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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

Richard Bateman (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Bateman' in the authors string.
Mónica Moura: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Moura' in the authors string.