Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
parvidens
ID:
979006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 317 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978344

Common Names

  • Parvidens Fairy Orchid
  • Habenaria parvidens
  • Small-Toothed Bog Orchid

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Description

Habenaria parvidens (also called small-toothed rein orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single leaf and an erect inflorescence. It is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, and grows in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria parvidens is an ornamental plant, used for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in containers and hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria parvidens has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria parvidens is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Habenaria parvidens

Habenaria parvidens is found in tropical Africa.

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-95301: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.