Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
praeclara
ID:
275326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sheviak & M.L.Bowles

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 88: 278 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274658



Common Names

  • Praeclara Platanthera
  • Praeclara Platanthera
  • Praeclara Platanthera


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Synonyms

  • Blephariglottis praeclara (Sheviak & M.L.Bowles) Baumbach & Lückel [unknown]
  • Fimbriella praeclara (Sheviak & M.L.Bowles) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]
  • Habenaria leucophaea praeclara (Sheviak & M.L.Bowles) Cronquist [unknown]

Description

Platanthera praeclara (also called Prairie 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 praeclara 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 praeclara 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 praeclara is a terrestrial orchid species native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with each division containing at least three growth points. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, humus-rich soil.

Where to Find Platanthera praeclara

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

Platanthera praeclara FAQ

What is the common name of Platanthera praeclara?

Showy Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera praeclara?

Mountain meadows and alpine tundra

What is the flower color of Platanthera praeclara?

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-157335: Based on the initial data import
Charles John Sheviak (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sheviak' in the authors string.
M.L.Bowles: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Bowles' in the authors string.