Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
dissitifolium
ID:
980079

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) A.J.Paton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 326 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979417

Common Names

  • Haumaniastrum dissitifolium
  • Dissitifolium Haumaniastrum
  • Haumaniastrum

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Description

Haumaniastrum dissitifolium (also called Red-veined Leather Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species that is native to tropical Africa. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Haumaniastrum dissitifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haumaniastrum dissitifolium has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet, pleasant smell. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haumaniastrum dissitifolium is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a well-draining mix of orchid bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Haumaniastrum dissitifolium

Haumaniastrum dissitifolium is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Species in the Haumaniastrum genus

Haumaniastrum alboviride, Haumaniastrum bianense, Haumaniastrum buettneri, Haumaniastrum coeruleum, Haumaniastrum chartaceum, Haumaniastrum cordigerum, Haumaniastrum coriaceum, Haumaniastrum cubanquense, Haumaniastrum dissitifolium, Haumaniastrum glabrifolium, Haumaniastrum graminifolium, Haumaniastrum kaessneri, Haumaniastrum katangense, Haumaniastrum lantanoides, Haumaniastrum linearifolium, Haumaniastrum membranaceum, Haumaniastrum minor, Haumaniastrum morumbense, Haumaniastrum paniculatum, Haumaniastrum polyneurum, Haumaniastrum praealtum, Haumaniastrum robertii, Haumaniastrum rosulatum, Haumaniastrum rupestre, Haumaniastrum semilignosum, Haumaniastrum sericeum, Haumaniastrum speciosum, Haumaniastrum stanneum, Haumaniastrum suberosum, Haumaniastrum timpermanii, Haumaniastrum triramosum, Haumaniastrum uniflorum, Haumaniastrum vandenbrandei, Haumaniastrum venosum, Haumaniastrum villosum,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-96352: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Alan James Paton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Paton' in the authors string.