Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
macroplectron
ID:
978739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi Exped. : 206 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978077

Common Names

  • Macroplectron Habenaria
  • Macroplectron's Habenaria
  • Macroplectron Habenaria's

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Description

Habenaria macroplectron (also called White-Lipped Rein Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It has a single, erect stem that grows up to 40 cm in height, and bears up to 12 white flowers with a yellow-green lip. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria macroplectron 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

The flower of Habenaria macroplectron is white, with a yellow lip and a long spur. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria macroplectron 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 macroplectron

Habenaria macroplectron can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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-95055: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.