Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
polygonoides
ID:
979091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 252 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978429

Common Names

  • Habenaria Polygonoides
  • Polygon-like Habenaria
  • Polygon-like Orchid

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Description

Habenaria polygonoides (also called Habenaria polygonoides, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright stem with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet grasslands, marshy areas, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria polygonoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Habenaria polygonoides is white or yellowish-white with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria polygonoides is a terrestrial orchid native to China. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be planted in well-draining soil and kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Habenaria polygonoides

Habenaria polygonoides is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in woodlands, meadows, and prairies. It is also found in parts of Mexico and Central America.

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-95380: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.