Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
geerinckiana
ID:
809457

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schaijes) Geerinck

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxonomania 20: 18 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808791

Common Names

  • Habenaria Geerinckiana
  • Geerinckiana Habenaria
  • Geerinckiana's Habenaria

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Description

Habenaria geerinckiana (also called 'Geerinckiana Habenaria', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has a single, erect stem with a single, terminal flower. Its native regions are India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, and it is found in tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria geerinckiana is used as a traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for local wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria geerinckiana has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria geerinckiana is a tropical plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest and most successful method. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a pot with a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Habenaria geerinckiana

Habenaria geerinckiana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests and savannas.

Habenaria geerinckiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habenaria geerinckiana?

Habenaria geerinckiana

What is the natural habitat of Habenaria geerinckiana?

Habenaria geerinckiana is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

What is the conservation status of Habenaria geerinckiana?

Habenaria geerinckiana is listed as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

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-347025: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Joseph Lucien Geerinck (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geerinck' in the authors string.
Michel Schaijes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schaijes' in the authors string.