Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ulei
ID:
979537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(4): 74 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978875

Common Names

  • Ulei Habenaria
  • Habenaria ulei
  • Ule's Habenaria

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Description

Habenaria ulei (also called Ule's Rein Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It grows in grasslands and woodlands, often in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria ulei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria ulei has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria ulei is a terrestrial orchid 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 ulei

Habenaria ulei is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

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,