Status:
valid
Authors:
G.W.Hu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 238: 190 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344412
Common Names
- Habenaria luquanensis
- Luquan Habenaria
- Luquan's Habenaria
Description
Habenaria luquanensis (also called 'Luquanensis Habenaria', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Habenaria luquanensis is a popular houseplant and is often used as a decorative plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and can be used to create a colourful border in a garden. The plant is also known to be a natural air purifier.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Habenaria luquanensis has white, fragrant flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long stem with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Habenaria luquanensis is an orchid native to China. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Habenaria luquanensis
Habenaria luquanensis is native to China and is found in the Yunnan Province.
Habenaria luquanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Habenaria luquanensis?
Habenaria luquanensis
What is the common name of Habenaria luquanensis?
Habenaria luquanensis
What is the family of Habenaria luquanensis?
Orchidaceae
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
Guang Wan Hu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.W.Hu' in the authors string.