Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
praestans
ID:
979107

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 33: 203 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978445

Common Names

  • Habenaria Praestans
  • Outstanding Habenaria
  • Outstanding Orchid

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Description

Habenaria praestans (also called 'Butterfly Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in tropical Africa. It has a single, erect, leafless stem with a single, terminal flower. The flower has a white lip and a yellow-green, three-lobed, petal-like sepals. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria praestans is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for general health and well-being.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Habenaria praestans var. praestans
Habenaria praestans var. umbrosa G.Will.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria praestans has small, white flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria praestans 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 praestans

Habenaria praestans 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,

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