Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
albomarginata
ID:
274978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Orchid. Gen. Sp. 1: 939 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274310

Common Names

  • White-margin Platanthera
  • White-margin Orchid
  • White-margin Butterfly Orchid

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Description

Platanthera albomarginata (also called White-margined Platanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small herbaceous perennial, typically growing up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is found in lowland and hill forests, and sometimes in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera albomarginata is used as an ornamental plant for its showy white flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platanthera albomarginata has a single, yellow-green flower with a yellowish-green spathe and a yellowish-green spadix. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a thin, white, papery coating. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera albomarginata is a slow-growing, shade-loving plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Platanthera albomarginata

Platanthera albomarginata is native to tropical Asia.

Platanthera albomarginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platanthera albomarginata?

Platanthera albomarginata

What is the common name of Platanthera albomarginata?

White-edged Rein Orchid

Where is Platanthera albomarginata found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey

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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