Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
congesta
ID:
978043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 2: 38 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977381

Common Names

  • Habenaria congesta
  • Congested Habenaria
  • Congested Habenaria Orchid

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Description

Habenaria congesta (also called 'Congested 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 congesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria congesta has white to yellowish flowers with a long spur. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria congesta is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be planted in a location that receives partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Habenaria congesta

Habenaria congesta 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-94416: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.