Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 30: 201. 1859 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923678
Common Names
- Uliginosa Habenaria
- Bog Orchid
- Butterfly Orchid
Description
Habenaria uliginosa (also called Bog Habenaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to North America and has a herbaceous habit. It grows in temperate grasslands, temperate shrublands, and temperate savanna.
Uses & Benefits
Habenaria uliginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Habenaria uliginosa are small and yellowish-white in color, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Habenaria uliginosa can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy clumps and replanted in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Habenaria uliginosa
Habenaria uliginosa is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It can also be found in parts of India and Sri Lanka.
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,