Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
paulistana
ID:
806617

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.A.N.Bat. & Bianch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 58: 33 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805951

Common Names

  • Habenaria paulistana
  • Paulista Habenaria
  • Paulista Rein Orchid

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Description

Habenaria paulistana (also called 'Paulista Habenaria', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It has a single, erect, lanceolate leaf and a single, erect, white flower with a yellow-green labellum. It is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria paulistana is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has a unique appearance with its bright white flowers and thick, fleshy leaves. It is also known to be drought-tolerant and can survive in dry climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria paulistana has small yellow flowers with four petals and four stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria paulistana is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil in a partially shaded area. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sowing in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Habenaria paulistana

Habenaria paulistana is native to Brazil. It can be found in the Atlantic Forest region.

Habenaria paulistana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habenaria paulistana?

Habenaria paulistana

What is the common name of Habenaria paulistana?

Paulistana Habenaria

Where is Habenaria paulistana found?

Habenaria paulistana is found in Brazil

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-344219: Based on the initial data import
João Aguiar Nogueira Batista: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.N.Bat.' in the authors string.
Luciano de Bem Bianchetti (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bianch.' in the authors string.