Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
979364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 30: 395 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978702

Common Names

  • Splendens Habenaria
  • Splendens Rein Orchid
  • Splendid Rein Orchid

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Description

Habenaria splendens (also called Splendid Habenaria, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a single stem with a single leaf and a single flower. The flower is white with a yellow center and has a wide, flat petal. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often found in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria splendens has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria splendens can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be grown in partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Habenaria splendens

Habenaria splendens 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,

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