Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ussuriensis
ID:
275422

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 31: 107 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274754

Common Names

  • Ussuri Platanthera
  • Ussuriensis Platanthera
  • Ussuri Platanthera

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Synonyms

  • Perularia ussuriensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Platanthera tipuloides ussuriensis Regel & Maack [unknown]
  • Tulotis ussuriensis (Regel & Maack) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Habenaria ussuriensis (Regel & Maack) Miyabe [unknown]

Description

Platanthera ussuriensis (also called Ussuri Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Russia, 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 ussuriensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

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 ussuriensis is a terrestrial orchid native to eastern Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats and grows best in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is more difficult and takes longer.

Where to Find Platanthera ussuriensis

Platanthera ussuriensis can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in Russia and China.

Platanthera ussuriensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platanthera ussuriensis?

Platanthera ussuriensis

What is the common name of Platanthera ussuriensis?

Ussuri Fringed Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera ussuriensis?

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,

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