Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
stanislawii
ID:
1327136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kras & Szlach.) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 122(1306, Suppl.): 39 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339590

Common Names

  • Habenaria stanislawii
  • Stanislawii's Habenaria
  • Habenaria Stanislawii

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Description

Habenaria stanislawii (also called Stanislaw's habenaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic herb growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America, specifically the mountains of western Panama. It is found in tropical moist forests, at elevations of 800–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria stanislawii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Habenaria stanislawii is white and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and round, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small and delicate, with two leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria stanislawii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and the plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Habenaria stanislawii

Habenaria stanislawii is found in Africa, in the countries of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.
Marta Kras (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kras' in the authors string.