Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
paxamorque
ID:
1318462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Léotard & Galliffet

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Cahiers Fondat. Biot. 13: 2 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330916

Common Names

  • Habenaria Paxamorque
  • Paxamorque Habenaria
  • Paxamorque's Habenaria

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Description

Habenaria paxamorque (also called Paxamorque Habenaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small, terrestrial plant with long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, tropical forests and is often found growing in the leaf litter.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria paxamorque is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria paxamorque has white flowers with a single petal and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria paxamorque is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Division of the rhizome should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Habenaria paxamorque

Habenaria paxamorque is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Habenaria paxamorque FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habenaria paxamorque?

Habenaria paxamorque

What is the family of Habenaria paxamorque?

Orchidaceae

Where is Habenaria paxamorque native to?

Cuba

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

Guillaume Léotard (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Léotard' in the authors string.
Hervé Galliffet: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galliffet' in the authors string.