Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sobraliana
ID:
1306475

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.A.N.Bat., A.A.Vale & Menini

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 284 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318929

Common Names

  • Habenaria Sobraliana
  • Sobraliana Star
  • Sobraliana Morning Glory

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Description

Habenaria sobraliana (also called 'Sobral's Habenaria', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria sobraliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria sobraliana has small white flowers with yellow-green lips. Its seeds are small and round with a black or brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria sobraliana is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid climates. It should be grown in well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Habenaria sobraliana

Habenaria sobraliana can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Habenaria sobraliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habenaria sobraliana?

Habenaria sobraliana

What is the common name of Habenaria sobraliana?

Sobral's Habenaria

Where is Habenaria sobraliana native to?

Brazil

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

João Aguiar Nogueira Batista: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.N.Bat.' in the authors string.
Luiz Menini Neto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Menini' in the authors string.
Aline A. Vale: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.A.Vale' in the authors string.