Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 17: 120 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274729
Common Names
- Takeda's Platanthera
- Takedae Platanthera
- Takeda's Platanthera
Synonyms
- Platanthera ophrydioides takedae (Makino) Ohwi [unknown]
- Platanthera ophrydioides takedae (Makino) Soó [unknown]
Description
Platanthera takedae (also called Takeda's Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Japan, where it is found in wet meadows, bogs, and other wet habitats. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem and a single white flower.
Uses & Benefits
Platanthera takedae is a species of orchid found in Japan. It is often used in gardens and landscaping for its attractive flowers and foliage. It can also be used medicinally, as it has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Platanthera takedae sub. uzenensis (Ohwi) K.Inoue
Platanthera takedae sub. takedae
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White to pinkish-white, with a yellow-green lip. Seed: Small, round, dark brown. Seedlings: Pale green, with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platanthera takedae is a terrestrial orchid species native to Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with each division containing at least three growth points. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, humus-rich soil.
Where to Find Platanthera takedae
Platanthera takedae can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in Japan.
Platanthera takedae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platanthera takedae?
Platanthera takedae
What is the common name of Platanthera takedae?
Takeda's Fringed Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Platanthera takedae?
Moist meadows, wet woods, and bogs
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,