Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
979195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 190 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978533

Common Names

  • Repens Orchid
  • Repens Habenaria
  • Habenaria Repens

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Description

Habenaria repens (also called Creeping Rein Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with white flowers and a height of up to 25 cm. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grassland and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria repens has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Habenaria repens var. maxillaris (Lindl.) Garay
Habenaria repens var. repens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Habenaria repens 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 repens is a terrestrial orchid. It is best grown in a pot with a well-drained, loamy soil mix. The pot should be placed in a bright, sunny location with partial shade. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilize the plant regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Habenaria repens

Habenaria repens can be found in moist meadows, wet woods, and bogs in eastern North 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-95478: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.