Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fuscescens
ID:
275123

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Orchid. Gen. Sp. 1: 637 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274455

Common Names

  • Platanthera fuscescens
  • Fuscescens Platanthera
  • Platanthera

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Synonyms

  • Orchis fuscescens L. [unknown]
  • Perularia fuscescens Lindl. [unknown]
  • Perularia shensiana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Perularia souliei Schltr. [unknown]
  • Platanthera herbiola Lindl. [unknown]
  • Platanthera pugionifera Schltr. [unknown]
  • Platanthera shensiana (Kraenzl.) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Platanthera souliei Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Tulotis asiatica H.Hara [illegitimate]
  • Tulotis fuscescens (L.) Raf. ex Czerep. [unknown]
  • Tulotis shensiana (Kraenzl.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Tulotis souliei (Kraenzl.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Platanthera fuscescens orientalis Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Platanthera ditmariana longibracteata Miyabe & Kudo [unknown]
  • Habenaria pugionifera W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Habenaria shensiana Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Platanthera fuscescens (also called Brown Bog Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid that is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It has a single, erect stem with a single, terminal, brown flower. It is found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera fuscescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant in some areas. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platanthera fuscescens has white to pinkish-white flowers with a yellow-green center. The flowers are about 1 cm long and have a sweet scent. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera fuscescens is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and can take up to two years to germinate.

Where to Find Platanthera fuscescens

Platanthera fuscescens can be found in North America and parts of Europe.

Platanthera fuscescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platanthera fuscescens?

Platanthera fuscescens

What is the common name of Platanthera fuscescens?

Brown Fringed Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera fuscescens?

Meadows, bogs, and wet woods

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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