Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
goetzeana
ID:
978365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 173 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977703

Common Names

  • Habenaria goetzeana
  • Goetzeana Habenaria
  • Goetzeana Orchid

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Description

Habenaria goetzeana (also called Goetze's rein orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America. It grows in wet montane forests, usually at elevations of 1,500-2,500 m. It has an erect stem that can reach up to 50 cm in height and has a single, large, white flower.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria goetzeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria goetzeana has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin, with delicate, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria goetzeana is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico. It is best grown in a pot with a well-drained, slightly acidic potting mix. Provide bright light and water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division in spring.

Where to Find Habenaria goetzeana

Habenaria goetzeana can be found in parts of Central and South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

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,

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