Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rhodocheila
ID:
979205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 5: 243 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978543

Common Names

  • Rhodocheila Habenaria
  • Habenaria rhodocheila
  • Rhodocheila Orchid

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Description

Habenaria rhodocheila (also called Pink Rein Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with pink flowers and a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grassland and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Habenaria rhodocheila sub. rhodocheila
Habenaria rhodocheila sub. philippinensis (Ames) Christenson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria rhodocheila has white or pinkish flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria rhodocheila 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 rhodocheila

Habenaria rhodocheila 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,

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