Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
979225

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Flora 50: 102 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978563

Common Names

  • Robusta Habenaria
  • Habenaria robusta
  • Robust Habenaria

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Description

Habenaria robusta (also called Robust 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 robusta has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Habenaria robusta is white with a yellow center. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria robusta 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 robusta

Habenaria robusta is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

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-95506: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.