Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
agapitae
ID:
977740

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.González & Reynoso

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. Univ. Guadalajara 1: 371 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977078

Common Names

  • Habenaria Agapitae
  • Agapita's Habenaria
  • Agapita's Fringed Orchid

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Description

Habenaria aitchisonii (also called 'Aitchison's 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 agapitae 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 agapitae has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow or orange centers. The seed is tiny, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria agapitae is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Habenaria agapitae

Habenaria agapitae is native to Mexico.

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-94142: Based on the initial data import
Roberto González Tamayo (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.González' in the authors string.
J. Jacqueline Reynoso Dueñas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reynoso' in the authors string.