Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
yadonii
ID:
498508

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rand.Morgan & Ackerman) R.M.Bateman

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 142: 21 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497840



Common Names

  • Platanthera Yadonii
  • Yadon's Orchid
  • Yadon's Platanthera


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Synonyms

  • Piperia yadonii Rand.Morgan & Ackerman [unknown]

Description

Platanthera yadonii (also called Yadon's Platanthera, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a single stem and a cluster of leaves at the base. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera yadonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platanthera yadonii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera yadonii is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and the leaves should be removed from the lower half of the cutting. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Platanthera yadonii

Platanthera yadonii is found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Platanthera yadonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platanthera yadonii?

Platanthera yadonii

What is the common name of Platanthera yadonii?

Yadonii platanthera

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera yadonii?

Tropical rainforests

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-258988: Based on the initial data import
James D. Ackerman (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ackerman' in the authors string.
Richard Bateman (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Bateman' in the authors string.
Randall Morgan (1947-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rand.Morgan' in the authors string.