Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
integripetala
ID:
978526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 43: 281 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977864

Common Names

  • Habenaria integripetala
  • Integral-petaled Habenaria
  • Integral-petaled Rein Orchid

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Description

Habenaria integripetala (also called Entire-petaled 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 integripetala 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 integripetala has small white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria integripetala 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 integripetala

Habenaria integripetala is found in Tanzania.

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-94858: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.