Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aricaensis
ID:
977816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Relat. Commiss. Linhas Telegr. Estratég. Matto Grosso Amazonas 5: 30 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977154

Common Names

  • Aricaensis Habenaria
  • Habenaria Aricaensis
  • Habenaria aricaensis

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Description

Habenaria aricaensis (also called Arica Habenaria, among many other common names) is a terrestrial plant species in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in dry forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria aricaensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria aricaensis has white flowers with a yellow lip and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria aricaensis 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 aricaensis

Habenaria aricaensis is native to Peru.

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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