Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mello-barretoi
ID:
978800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brade & Pabst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Orquídea (Rio de Janeiro) 29: 212 (1967 publ. 1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978138

Common Names

  • Mello-Barreto's Orchid
  • Barreto's Orchid
  • Habenaria Mello-Barreto

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Description

Habenaria mello-barretoi (also called Mello-Barreto's Habenaria, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Brazil. It has an erect stem with a single leaf and a single flower. It grows in grasslands, open fields, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria mello-barretoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria mello-barretoi has white or pinkish flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria mello-barretoi is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Brazil. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil and in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Habenaria mello-barretoi

Habenaria mello-barretoi can be found in tropical regions of Central and 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-95110: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Curt Brade (1881-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brade' in the authors string.
Guido Frederico João Pabst (1914-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pabst' in the authors string.