Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hippocrepica
ID:
1333896

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.A.N.Bat. & Bianch.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 282 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346350

Common Names

  • Habenaria hippocrepica
  • Butterfly Orchid
  • Horse-shoe Orchid

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Description

Habenaria hippocrepica (also called 'Horseshoe Habenaria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is a rhizomatous perennial herb with a single, unbranched stem, reaching up to 1 m tall. It is native to Brazil, and typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria hippocrepica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Habenaria hippocrepica flower is a white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria hippocrepica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Habenaria hippocrepica

Habenaria hippocrepica can be found in the tropical forests of Thailand.

Habenaria hippocrepica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habenaria hippocrepica?

Habenaria hippocrepica

What type of plant is Habenaria hippocrepica?

Herb

Where is Habenaria hippocrepica found?

Central 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

João Aguiar Nogueira Batista: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.N.Bat.' in the authors string.
Luciano de Bem Bianchetti (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bianch.' in the authors string.