Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
osmastonii
ID:
1327467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Karthig., Maina, Sumathi, Jayanthi & Jalal

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 166: 151 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339921

Common Names

  • Habenaria Osmastonii
  • Osmastonii Orchid
  • Osmastonii Habenaria

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Description

Habenaria osmastonii (also called 'Osmaston's Habenaria', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded growth habit. It is native to the Himalayas, India, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria osmastonii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as houseplants. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Habenaria osmastonii is a white-cream coloured spike, with each individual flower having five petals. The seeds are small and round, with a black colour. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria osmastonii is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of wood or bark. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Propagate by division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Habenaria osmastonii

Habenaria osmastonii is native to India.

Habenaria osmastonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habenaria osmastonii?

Habenaria osmastonii

What are the common names of Habenaria osmastonii?

Osmaston's Habenaria

Where is Habenaria osmastonii native to?

India

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

Ramamurthy Sumathi (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sumathi' in the authors string.
Janakiraman Jayanthi (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jayanthi' in the authors string.
Kaliyamurthy Karthigeyan (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karthig.' in the authors string.
Vinod Maina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maina' in the authors string.
Jeewan Singh Jalal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jalal' in the authors string.