Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
acalcarata
ID:
977721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Espejo & López-Ferr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) 13: 249-252 fig. 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977059

Common Names

  • Habenaria acalcarata
  • Spurred Habenaria
  • Spurred Habenaria Orchid

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Description

Habenaria acalcarata (also called 'Spurred Habenaria', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Madagascar. It has an oblong pseudobulb with two leaves, and produces a single flower with a yellow lip and white petals. It grows in dry deciduous forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria acalcarata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and homes for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria acalcarata has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria acalcarata is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of Africa. It is best cultivated in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Habenaria acalcarata

Habenaria acalcarata is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Habenaria genus

Habenaria sylvicultrix, Habenaria bacata, Habenaria carlotae, Habenaria euryloba, Habenaria fuscina, Habenaria habenarioides, Habenaria halata, Habenaria leon-ibarrae, Habenaria leptophylla, Habenaria mediocris, Habenaria pabstii, Habenaria uncata, Habenaria vatia, Habenaria paulistana, Habenaria binghamii, Habenaria bonateoides, Habenaria carvajaliana, Habenaria castroi, Habenaria clareae, Habenaria cuevasiana, Habenaria geerinckiana, Habenaria harderi, Habenaria jardeliana, Habenaria kariniae, Habenaria lizbethae, Habenaria ludibundiciliata, Habenaria mariae, Habenaria micheliana, Habenaria pinzonii, Habenaria pubidactyla, Habenaria socorroae, Habenaria xochitliae, Habenaria ankylocentron, Habenaria cauda-porcelli, Habenaria tianae, Habenaria agrestis, Habenaria anomaliflora, Habenaria atrata, Habenaria ciliatisepala, Habenaria cortesii, Habenaria egleriana, Habenaria nogeirana, Habenaria pseudofilifera, Habenaria pseudoglaucophylla, Habenaria szlachetkoana, Habenaria talaensis, Habenaria tequilana, Habenaria arenata, Habenaria psammophila, Habenaria canastrensis,

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-94125: Based on the initial data import
Mario Adolfo Espejo Serna (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espejo' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa López-Ferrari (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Ferr.' in the authors string.