Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nicholsonii
ID:
978901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 571 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978239

Common Names

  • Habenaria nicholsonii
  • Nicholson's Habenaria
  • Nicholson's Rein Orchid

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Description

Habenaria nicholsonii (also called 'Nicholson's Habenaria', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist meadows, open woodlands, and disturbed areas, and is characterized by its white or yellowish-green flowers with a long spur and a hairy ovary.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria nicholsonii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for general health and well-being.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria nicholsonii 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 nicholsonii 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 nicholsonii can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-10.

Where to Find Habenaria nicholsonii

Habenaria nicholsonii can be found in the 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,

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