Status:
valid
Authors:
K.M.P.Kumar, Nirmesh, V.B.Sreek. & Kumar
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 244: 196 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344613
Common Names
- Habenaria sahyadrica
- Habenaria
- Sahyadrica
Description
Habenaria sahyadrica (also called Sahyadri Habenaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Habenaria sahyadrica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Habenaria sahyadrica is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Habenaria sahyadrica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Habenaria sahyadrica
Habenaria sahyadrica is native to India, where it can be found in moist meadows and grassy slopes at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Habenaria sahyadrica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Habenaria sahyadrica?
Habenaria sahyadrica
What is the family of Habenaria sahyadrica?
Orchidaceae
Where is Habenaria sahyadrica found?
Habenaria sahyadrica is found in India.
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,