Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bosseriana
ID:
977905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Olszewski

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cameroun 34: 170 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977243

Common Names

  • Bosser's Habenaria
  • Habenaria bosseriana
  • Bosser's Rein Orchid

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Description

Habenaria bosseriana (also called 'Bosser's Habenaria', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to the Canary Islands. It has an erect stem, up to about 25 cm tall, with two to four leaves. The flowers are white, with a yellowish-green labellum. It grows in humid, shady places, such as laurel forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria bosseriana has small, white flowers with yellow-green lips. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria bosseriana is a terrestrial orchid that grows in grasslands and open woodlands. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. To propagate, divide the clumps of the plant in early spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks.

Where to Find Habenaria bosseriana

Habenaria bosseriana can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

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-94291: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Tomasz S. Olszewski (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Olszewski' in the authors string.