Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bifolia
ID:
275004

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
De Orchid. Eur. : 35 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274336

Common Names

  • Platanthera bifolia
  • Bifolia Platanthera
  • Platanthera

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Synonyms

  • Lysias bifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Orchis alba Lam. [unknown]
  • Orchis bifolia L. [unknown]
  • Orchis bifolia major Besser [unknown]
  • Orchis stenanthera E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia angustifolia Potonié [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia graciliflora Bisse [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia latiflora (Drejer) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia subalpina Brügger [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia trifoliata (Thielens) Paucă & A.Nyár. [unknown]
  • Platanthera montana lancifolia Rohlena [unknown]
  • Platanthera solstitialis Boenn. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Platanthera solstitialis trifoliata Thielens [unknown]
  • Satyrium bifolium Wahlenb. [unknown]
  • Sieberia bifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Platanthera chlorantha wankelii (Rchb.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Platanthera solstitialis brachyglossa (Wallr.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia latiflora (Drejer) E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Orchis bifolia virens Tinant [unknown]
  • Orchis bifolia trifoliata Tinant [unknown]
  • Orchis bifolia latissima Tinant [unknown]
  • Platanthera solstitialis densiflora Drejer [unknown]
  • Platanthera solstitialis patula Drejer [unknown]
  • Platanthera solstitialis pervia (Peterm.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia grandiflora Hartm. ex Soó [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia pervia (Peterm.) Soó [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia pervia (Peterm.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia bracteata Cortesi [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia brachyglossa (Wallr.) Soó [unknown]
  • Orchis bifolia brachyglossa Wallr. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia microglossa Zapal. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia subalpina (Brügger) Soó [unknown]
  • Platanthera solstitialis subalpina (Brügger) M.Schulze [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia nudicaulis Beck [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia simonkaiana Soó [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia densiflora (Drejer) Soó [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia conferta Peterm. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia major Zapal. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia obtusifolia Schur [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia laxa Peterm. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia tenuiflora (G.Mey.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Gymnadenia bifolia tenuiflora G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia humilior Zapal. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia carducciana (Goiran) Hallier & Wohlf. [unknown]
  • Orchis bifolia trifolia Gaudin [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia quadrifolia Peterm. [unknown]
  • Platanthera chlorantha lancifolia (Rohlena) Soó [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia spathulata Vuyck ex Verm. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia brachyphylla Verm. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia rotundata Verm. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia apetiolata Verm. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia multifoliolata Verm. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia densispicata Verm. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia brevicalcarata Verm. [unknown]
  • Conopsidium sthenantherum Wallr. [unknown]
  • Gymnadenia bifolia G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Habenaria bifolia (L.) R.Br. [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia latiflora (Drejer) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Platanthera solstitialis pervia (Peterm.) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Platanthera bifolia (also called 'Two-leaved Rein Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera bifolia 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Platanthera bifolia sub. bifolia
Platanthera bifolia sub. extremiorientalis (Nevski) Soó
Platanthera bifolia sub. osca R.Lorenz, Romolini, V.A.Romano & Soca

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platanthera bifolia has white to pale pink flowers, with a yellow-green lip. The flowers are borne on a slender, erect stem. The seed capsules are round and contain numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single, erect stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera bifolia 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 bifolia

Platanthera bifolia is native to western North America.

Platanthera bifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platanthera bifolia?

Platanthera bifolia

What is the common name of Platanthera bifolia?

Lesser butterfly-orchid

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera bifolia?

Moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

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-157039: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.