Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chirensis
ID:
977992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Otia Bot. Hamburg. : 99 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977330

Common Names

  • Chirensis Habenaria
  • Habenaria chirensis
  • Chirensis Rein Orchid

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Description

Habenaria chirensis (also called Chirensis Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to South Africa. It has a single, erect, lanceolate leaf and a single, white flower with a yellow-green lip. It grows in grassland and open woodland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria chirensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria chirensis has small white flowers with a yellowish lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria chirensis is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Habenaria chirensis

Habenaria chirensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and South America.

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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