Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
978178

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Rogers & C.T.White

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 32: 136 (1920 publ. 1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977516

Common Names

  • Spreading Habenaria
  • African Orchid
  • Lily Orchid

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Description

Habenaria divaricata (also called Divaricate 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 divaricata is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and for treating fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria divaricata has white flowers with yellow-green lips. The seeds are small and brown, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green, with two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria divaricata 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 divaricata

Habenaria divaricata is found in Mexico, Central America, 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-94538: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
Richard Sanders Rogers (1861-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Rogers' in the authors string.