Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
achalensis
ID:
977722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 133 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977060

Common Names

  • Achalensis Habenaria
  • Habenaria Achalensis
  • Habenaria achalensis

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Description

Habenaria achalensis (also called 'Achalen 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 achalensis 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 achalensis has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Where to Find Habenaria achalensis

Habenaria achalensis 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,

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