Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chlorantha
ID:
275044

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Custer) Rchb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Handb. Gewächsk. ed. 2 , 2: 1565 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274376

Common Names

  • Platanthera chlorantha
  • Chlorantha Platanthera
  • Platanthera

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Synonyms

  • Orchis chlorantha Custer [unknown]
  • Orchis montana F.W.Schmidt [rejected]
  • Orchis virescens Zollik. ex Gaudin [illegitimate]
  • Platanthera chlorantha grandiflora M.Schulze [unknown]
  • Platanthera chlorantha holmboei (H.Lindb.) J.J.Wood [unknown]
  • Platanthera montana (F.W.Schmidt) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Platanthera sigmoidea Maekawa [unknown]
  • Platanthera subulifera Schltr. [unknown]
  • Platanthera virescens K.Koch [unknown]
  • Pseudanthera breadalbanensis McKean [unknown]
  • Platanthera montana gselliana H.Baumann, Künkele & R.Lorenz [unknown]
  • Platanthera montana holmboei (H.Lindb.) Ströhle [unknown]
  • Platanthera chlorantha montana (F.W.Schmidt) Nyman [unknown]
  • Orchis bifolia macroglossa Wallr. [unknown]
  • Orchis bifolia elatior Gaudin [unknown]
  • Platanthera bifolia chlorantha Rouy [unknown]
  • Platanthera chlorantha grandiflora (M.Schulze) Soó [unknown]
  • Platanthera chlorantha angustata Zapal. [unknown]
  • Platanthera chlorantha bracteata Zapal. [unknown]
  • Platanthera chlorantha robusta Verm. [unknown]
  • Platanthera lesbiaca Devillers-Tersch., Devillers, Dedroog, Baeten & Flausch [unknown]
  • Gymnadenia chlorantha Ambros. [unknown]
  • Habenaria chlorantha Bab. [illegitimate]
  • Habenaria chloroleuca Ridl. [unknown]
  • Habenaria montana T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Habenaria subulifera W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Habenaria virescens Druce [illegitimate]
  • Pseudanthera breadalbanensis McKean [unknown]
  • Platanthera chlorantha gselliana (H.Baumann, Künkele & R.Lorenz) Perazza & R.Lorenz [unknown]

Description

Platanthera chlorantha (also called 'Green 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 chlorantha 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 chlorantha 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 chlorantha 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 chlorantha

Platanthera chlorantha can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Platanthera chlorantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platanthera chlorantha?

Platanthera chlorantha

What is the common name of Platanthera chlorantha?

Green-flowered orchid

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera chlorantha?

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-157076: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Jakob Laurenz Custer (1755-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Custer' in the authors string.