Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
njamnjamica
ID:
978912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 106 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978250

Common Names

  • Habenaria njamnjamica
  • Njamnjami Habenaria
  • Njamnjami Rein Orchid

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Description

Habenaria njamnjamica (also called 'Njamnjami Habenaria', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It grows in grasslands, 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 njamnjamica 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 njamnjamica has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves and a single stem. The seeds are small and black.

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Where to Find Habenaria njamnjamica

Habenaria njamnjamica 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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