Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kilimanjari
ID:
978574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Otia Bot. Hamburg. : 119 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977912

Common Names

  • Habenaria kilimanjari
  • Kilimanjaro Habenaria
  • Kilimanjaro Rein Orchid

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Description

Habenaria kilimanjari (also called Kilimanjaro Habenaria, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to East Africa. It grows in grasslands and savannas, in full sun or partial shade. It has a single, erect, linear leaf and an inflorescence of up to 15 white or pale yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria kilimanjari is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria kilimanjari 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 kilimanjari is a terrestrial orchid that is native to India. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Habenaria kilimanjari

Habenaria kilimanjari 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,

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