Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
castroi
ID:
809450

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.González & Cuev.-Fig.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Ibugana 12(2): 32 (2004 publ. 2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808784

Common Names

  • Habenaria Castroi
  • Castroi Habenaria
  • Castroi's Habenaria

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Description

Habenaria castroi (also called 'Castroi Habenaria', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has a single, erect stem with a single, terminal flower. Its native regions are India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, and it is found in tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria castroi is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Habenaria castroi is white, with three petals and an ovary with three carpels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria castroi is a tropical plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest and most successful method. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a pot with a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Habenaria castroi

Habenaria castroi is native to Colombia and can be found in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

Habenaria castroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habenaria castroi?

Habenaria castroi

What is the natural habitat of Habenaria castroi?

Habenaria castroi is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

What is the conservation status of Habenaria castroi?

Habenaria castroi is listed as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

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-347019: Based on the initial data import
Roberto González Tamayo (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.González' in the authors string.
Xochitl Marisol Cuevas-Figueroa (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuev.-Fig.' in the authors string.