👉 Platysiphonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, commonly known by its common name the orchid plant. These plants are native to Asia and have been cultivated for centuries as ornamental or medicinal plants. They are characterized by their large flowers that range from 10-25 cm across, with each flower typically containing a single labellum. The fruit is often a single, oblong, white, or purple-tinted seed.