Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tipuloides
ID:
275400

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 285 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274732

Common Names

  • Tipuloides Platanthera
  • Tipuloides Platanthera
  • Tipuloides Platanthera

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Synonyms

  • Limnorchis behringiana Rydb. [unknown]
  • Orchis gracilis Fisch. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Orchis tipuloides L.f. [conserved]
  • Platanthera behringiana (Rydb.) Tatew. & Kobayashi [unknown]
  • Platanthera keiskei Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Platanthera mandarinorum oreades (Franch. & Sav.) T.Hashim. [unknown]
  • Platanthera sororia Schltr. [unknown]
  • Platanthera tipuloides behringiana (Rydb.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Platanthera tipuloides linearifolia Ohwi [unknown]
  • Platanthera tipuloides linearifolia (Ohwi) K.Inoue [unknown]
  • Platanthera tipuloides tipuloides [unknown]
  • Tipularia camtschatica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tipularia tipuloides Druce [unknown]
  • Platanthera tipuloides sibirica Regel [unknown]
  • Platanthera tipuloides sororia (Schltr.) Soó [unknown]
  • Platanthera tipuloides nipponica (Makino) Murata [unknown]
  • Platanthera tipuloides nipponica (Makino) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Limnorchis tipuloides (L.f.) P.M.Br., S.L.Stewart & Gamarra [unknown]
  • Limnorchis tipuloides behringiana (Rydb.) P.M.Br., S.L.Stewart & Gamarra [unknown]
  • Gymnadenia keiskei Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Habenaria behringiana (Rydb.) Ames [unknown]
  • Habenaria keiskei Miq. [unknown]
  • Habenaria tipuloides (L.f.) Benth. [unknown]

Description

Platanthera tipuloides (also called Tipuloid Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to North America, 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 tipuloides is a species of orchid found in North America. 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.

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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera tipuloides is a terrestrial orchid species native to North America. 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 tipuloides

Platanthera tipuloides can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.

Platanthera tipuloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platanthera tipuloides?

Platanthera tipuloides

What is the common name of Platanthera tipuloides?

Large Fringed Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera tipuloides?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-157403: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.