Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
unalascensis
ID:
275414

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Kurtz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19(4): 408. 1894 [28 Dec 1894]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274746

Common Names

  • Unalaska Platanthera
  • Unalascensis Platanthera
  • Unalaska Platanthera

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Synonyms

  • Monorchis unalaschcensis (Spreng.) O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Piperia unalascensis (Spreng.) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Platanthera foetida Geyer ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Platanthera schischmareffiana Lindl. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes unalascensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Piperia unalascensis olympica P.M.Br. [unknown]
  • Habenaria foetida (Geyer ex Hook.) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Habenaria schischmareffiana Cham. [unknown]
  • Habenaria unalaschensis (Spreng.) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Herminium unalaschensis (Spreng.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Platanthera unalaschcensis (Spreng.) Kurtz [unknown]
  • Platanthera unalaschkensis Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Habenaria unalascensis (Spreng.) S.Watson [deprecated]

Description

Platanthera unalascensis (also called Unalaska Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Alaska, 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 unalascensis 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 unalascensis 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 unalascensis

Platanthera unalascensis can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in Alaska.

Platanthera unalascensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platanthera unalascensis?

Platanthera unalascensis

What is the common name of Platanthera unalascensis?

Unalaska Fringed Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera unalascensis?

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-157417: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Federico Kurtz (1854-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurtz' in the authors string.