Platanthera chlorantha
Greater butterfly-orchid
Platanthera chlorantha, commonly known as the Greater Butterfly-orchid, is a delicate perennial herb native to temperate regions. Renowned for its striking, fragrant white flowers and intricate nectar spurs, this orchid plays a vital role in supporting specific pollinator species, making it a significant element of forest biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Platanthera chlorantha
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Platanthera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Platanthera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Platanthera chlorantha, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Polish, it is referred to as Podkolań zielonawy, while in Russian, it is called Любка зелёнoцветная. Among Finnish speakers, it is commonly known as keltalehdokkki, and in Latvian, it is identified as Zaļziedu naktsvijole. Additionally, in Estonian, the species is known as rohekaas käokeeel.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Podkolan zielonawy | Wikidata |
| ru | Любка зелёноцветная | Wikidata |
| fi | keltalehdokki | Wikidata |
| lv | Zaļziedu naktsvijole | Wikidata |
| et | rohekas käokeel | Wikidata |
| de | Grünliche Waldhyazinthe | Wikidata |
| az | Yaşılçiçək ləçəkotu | Wikidata |
| lt | Žalsvažiedė blandis | Wikidata |
| hsb | Zelenojta kokulinda | Wikidata |
| sv | Grönvit nattviol | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence is documented throughout the United Kingdom, specifically in Great Britain and Ireland. The species also extends its range into the northern territories of Norway. Together, these locations define the primary habitat for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Platanthera chlorantha has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzyl acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |