Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
arenata
ID:
917461

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Romero & J.A.N.Bat.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec. 9: 273 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916796

Common Names

  • Habenaria arenata
  • Arenata Habenaria
  • Habenaria of Arenata

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Description

Habenaria arenata (also called Sand Habenaria, among many other common names) is an orchid native to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 40 cm in height, with a sprawling habit. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and up to 25 cm long. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria arenata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria arenata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria arenata is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Habenaria arenata

Habenaria arenata is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Habenaria arenata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habenaria arenata?

Habenaria arenata

What is the common name of Habenaria arenata?

Sand Habenaria

What is the natural habitat of Habenaria arenata?

Tropical rainforest

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-462077: Based on the initial data import
Gustavo Adolfo Romero González (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Romero' in the authors string.
João Aguiar Nogueira Batista: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.N.Bat.' in the authors string.