Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
978128

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Thomas & P.J.Cribb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 51: 151 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977466

Common Names

  • Decumbent Habenaria
  • African Orchid
  • Lily Orchid

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Description

Habenaria decumbens (also called Decumbent Habenaria, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Africa. It has an erect stem with two to four leaves and a single, white, fragrant flower. It grows in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria decumbens is a species of orchid that is used in traditional medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria decumbens has white flowers with a yellow lip, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria decumbens 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 spot that receives partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Habenaria decumbens

Habenaria decumbens is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

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-94493: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Sarah Thomas (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Thomas' in the authors string.