Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mosambicensis
ID:
978863

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 331 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978201

Common Names

  • Habenaria mosambicensis
  • Mozambique Habenaria
  • Mozambique Rein Orchid

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Description

Habenaria mosambicensis (also called Mosambic Habenaria, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Mozambique. It has an erect stem with a single leaf and a single flower. It grows in grasslands, open fields, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria mosambicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria mosambicensis flowers have white petals and sepals, and a yellow labellum. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria mosambicensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Mozambique. 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 mosambicensis

Habenaria mosambicensis 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-95169: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.