Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
275029

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) Senghas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 24: 97 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274361

Common Names

  • Platanthera brevifolia
  • Brevifolia Platanthera
  • Platanthera

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Synonyms

  • Limnorchis brevifolia (Greene) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Platanthera sparsiflora brevifolia (Greene) Luer [unknown]
  • Habenaria sparsiflora brevifolia (Greene) Correll [unknown]
  • Platanthera brevifolia alba P.M.Br. [unknown]
  • Limnorchis brevifolia alba (P.M.Br.) P.M.Br., S.L.Stewart & Gamarra [unknown]
  • Habenaria brevifolia Greene [unknown]

Description

Platanthera brevifolia (also called 'Short-leaved Rein Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It grows in meadows, bogs, and wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera brevifolia 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 brevifolia 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 brevifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a moist, shady position and well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly, but not too much. Pruning is not necessary, but it can be done to shape the plant.

Where to Find Platanthera brevifolia

Platanthera brevifolia is native to western North America.

Platanthera brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platanthera brevifolia?

Platanthera brevifolia

What is the common name of Platanthera brevifolia?

Small-leaved orchid

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera brevifolia?

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

Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Karlheinz Senghas (1928-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senghas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:651682-1: Based on the initial data import