Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mediocris
ID:
434446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (Guadalajara) 7(1–3): 96. 2000 [1999 publ. 2000]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433778

Common Names

  • Habenaria mediocris
  • Mediocre Habenaria
  • Mediocre Habenarum

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Description

Habenaria mediocris (also called Habenaria mediocris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a terrestrial herb with an erect stem and ovate leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green and have a white lip.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria mediocris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Habenaria mediocris is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with two small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria mediocris is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to keep the soil slightly moist. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Habenaria mediocris

Habenaria mediocris is native to Central and South America.

Habenaria mediocris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habenaria mediocris?

Habenaria mediocris

What is the family of Habenaria mediocris?

Orchidaceae

What is the distribution of Habenaria mediocris?

Central America and northern 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,

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