Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
splendentior
ID:
979365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 427 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978703

Common Names

  • Splendentior Habenaria
  • Splendentior Rein Orchid
  • More Splendid Rein Orchid

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria splendentior 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 splendentior is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers partial shade and regular watering. Propagation can be done through division or by seed.

Where to Find Habenaria splendentior

Habenaria splendentior can be found in tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Uganda.

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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