Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
carlotae
ID:
434389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (Guadalajara) 7(1–3): 94. 2000 [1999 publ. 2000]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433721

Common Names

  • Habenaria Carlotae
  • Carlotae Habenaria
  • Habenaria Flower

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Description

Habenaria carlotae (also called Carlotae Habenaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria carlotae has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has also been used as a food source and for its oil-producing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria carlotae has white flowers with a yellow center and a pinkish-red lip. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria carlotae can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Habenaria carlotae

Habenaria carlotae is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Habenaria carlotae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habenaria carlotae?

Habenaria carlotae

What is the common name of Habenaria carlotae?

Carlotae Habenaria

What type of plant is Habenaria carlotae?

Herbaceous perennial

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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