Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fuscina
ID:
434406

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 13: 517 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433738

Common Names

  • Habenaria fuscina
  • Fuscina Habenaria
  • Habenaria Sp. 'Fuscina'

Searching for Habenaria fuscina? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Habenaria fuscina (also called 'Brown Habenaria', 'Brown-flowered Orchid' among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in moist forests and along streams. It is an evergreen shrub with narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria fuscina has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has also been used as a food source and for its oil-producing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria fuscina has white flowers with a yellow center and a pinkish-red lip. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Habenaria fuscina? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria fuscina can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Habenaria fuscina

Habenaria fuscina is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Habenaria fuscina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habenaria fuscina?

Habenaria fuscina

What is the common name of Habenaria fuscina?

Fuscina Habenaria

What type of plant is Habenaria fuscina?

Herbaceous perennial

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-247816: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.