Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
luzmariana
ID:
978722

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.González

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. Univ. Guadalajara 6: 209 (1998 publ. 2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978060

Common Names

  • Luzmariana Habenaria
  • Luzmariana's Habenaria
  • Luzmariana Habenaria's

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Description

Habenaria luzmariana (also called Luz Mariana Habenaria, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect stem which can reach up to 40 cm in height. It is native to the tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in wet meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria luzmariana is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria luzmariana has a white flower with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria luzmariana is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or from seed. Cultivation requires a well-draining, acidic soil mix with plenty of organic matter. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Habenaria luzmariana

Habenaria luzmariana is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola and south to Mozambique and South Africa.

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-95039: Based on the initial data import
Roberto González Tamayo (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.González' in the authors string.