Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
incarnata
ID:
978510

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lyall ex Lindl.) Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. 328. 1835 [Oct 1835]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977848

Common Names

  • Incarnata Habenaria
  • Habenaria Incarnata
  • Habenaria Incarnata Orchid

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Description

Habenaria incarnata (also called Flesh-colored rein orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas in grasslands, meadows, and open forests. It has a single, erect stem with lance-shaped leaves and a single, white, fragrant flower with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria incarnata is a species of orchid found in South America. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach pain, and skin problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria incarnata has white to greenish-white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small, round and dark brown. The seedlings are small and delicate with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria incarnata is a terrestrial orchid species native to Mexico. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix, in partial shade. Propagate by dividing the rhizomes in spring or summer.

Where to Find Habenaria incarnata

Habenaria incarnata can be found in tropical Africa.

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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
David Lyall (1817-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lyall' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:637437-1: Based on the initial data import