Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kornasiorum
ID:
978586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Olszewski

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cameroun 34: 180 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977924

Common Names

  • Habenaria kornasiorum
  • Kornasiorum Habenaria
  • Kornasiorum Rein Orchid

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Description

Habenaria kornasiorum (also called Kornas' Habenaria, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central and West 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 kornasiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria kornasiorum 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 kornasiorum 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 kornasiorum

Habenaria kornasiorum can be found in the tropical regions of 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-94913: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Tomasz S. Olszewski (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Olszewski' in the authors string.