Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
magniscutata
ID:
978757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Catling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Taxon 36: 760 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978095

Common Names

  • Habenaria magniscutata
  • Magniscutata Habenaria
  • Magniscutata Orchid

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Description

Habenaria magniscutata (also called White-Stemmed 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 magniscutata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Habenaria magniscutata 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 magniscutata can be propagated by division or by seed. To cultivate, plant the divisions or seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a pot or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer. Place the plant in a bright, sunny spot and keep the soil moist. Habenaria magniscutata can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-10.

Where to Find Habenaria magniscutata

Habenaria magniscutata 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-95071: Based on the initial data import
Paul Miles Catling (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Catling' in the authors string.