Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kabompoensis
ID:
978561

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Will.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 46: 330 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977899

Common Names

  • Habenaria kabompoensis
  • Kabompo Habenaria
  • Kabompo Rein Orchid

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Description

Habenaria kabompoensis (also called Kabompo 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 kabompoensis 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 kabompoensis has white flowers with yellow-green lips. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two opposite leaves that are ovate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria kabompoensis is a terrestrial orchid native to South Africa. It is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-drained mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Habenaria kabompoensis

Habenaria kabompoensis is found in Zambia.

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-94890: Based on the initial data import
Graham Williamson (1932-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Will.' in the authors string.