Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
taeniodema
ID:
979433

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 113: 217 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978771

Common Names

  • Striped Habenaria
  • Striped Rein Orchid
  • Striped Fringed Orchid

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Description

Habenaria taeniodema (also called Ribbon Habenaria, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open forests at elevations of 1000-3000 meters. It has a single, erect stem with lanceolate leaves and white flowers with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria taeniodema is a popular ornamental plant with white or yellow flowers. It is often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is easy to care for.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria taeniodema has white flowers with a yellow lip and yellow veins. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria taeniodema is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is a rhizomatous orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. To cultivate, plant in a well-draining potting medium and keep moist. Provide bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Fertilize regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Habenaria taeniodema

Habenaria taeniodema can be found in tropical Africa.

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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