Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sikkimensis
ID:
275367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Orchid. Gen. Sp. 1: 621 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274699



Common Names

  • Sikkim Platanthera
  • Sikkimensis Platanthera
  • Sikkim Platanthera


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Synonyms

  • Habenaria sikkimensis Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Platanthera sikkimensis (also called Sikkim Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, 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.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera sikkimensis is a species of orchid found in India. 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

Flower: White to pinkish-white, with a yellow-green lip. Seed: Small, round, dark brown. Seedlings: Pale green, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera sikkimensis is a terrestrial orchid species native to Asia. 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 sikkimensis

Platanthera sikkimensis can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the Himalayas.

Platanthera sikkimensis FAQ

What is the common name of Platanthera sikkimensis?

Sikkim Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera sikkimensis?

Mountain meadows and alpine tundra

What is the flower color of Platanthera sikkimensis?

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,

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