Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mesodactyla
ID:
978804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 644 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978142

Common Names

  • Mesodactyl Orchid
  • Habenaria Mesodactyl
  • Mesodactyl Habenaria

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Description

Habenaria mesodactyla (also called Mesodactyl 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 mesodactyla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria mesodactyla 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 mesodactyla is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. 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 mesodactyla

Habenaria mesodactyla 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-95114: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.