Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mearnsii
ID:
275257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 4: 107 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274589

Common Names

  • Mearns Orchid
  • Mearns Bog Orchid
  • Mearns Platanthera

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Synonyms

  • Platanthera longibracteata Hayata [illegitimate]
  • Platanthera transnokoensis Ohwi & Fukuy. [unknown]
  • Tulotis ussuriensis transnokoensis (Ohwi & Fukuy.) T.S.Liu & H.J.Su [unknown]
  • Habenaria mearnsii Ames [unknown]
  • Habenaria transnokoensis (Ohwi & Fukuy.) S.S.Ying [unknown]

Description

Platanthera mearnsii (also called Mearns's Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in grassy meadows, open woodlands, and other open habitats. It has a single stem with lance-shaped leaves and a single, fragrant flower with white petals and sepals, and a yellow and purple lip.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera mearnsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Platanthera mearnsii flower is white or pinkish-white, with a yellow-green lip. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera mearnsii is a species of orchid native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Division should be done in the spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Platanthera mearnsii

Platanthera mearnsii can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Platanthera mearnsii FAQ

What type of plant is Platanthera mearnsii?

Platanthera mearnsii is a type of orchid.

Where is Platanthera mearnsii found?

Platanthera mearnsii is found in North America.

What is the blooming season for Platanthera mearnsii?

Platanthera mearnsii typically blooms in late spring and early summer.

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,