Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vandenbergheniana
ID:
979570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Geerinck

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 57: 483 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978908

Common Names

  • Habenaria vandenbergheniana
  • Vandenbergheniana Habenaria
  • Vandenbergheniana Fringed Orchid

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Description

Habenaria vandenbergheniana (also called 'Vandenberghen's Rein Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China and Vietnam. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands, and is characterized by its large, white flowers with yellow-green lips.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria vandenbergheniana has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria vandenbergheniana can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be grown in partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Habenaria vandenbergheniana

Habenaria vandenbergheniana is native to Mexico and can be found in moist woods and meadows.

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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