Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
wangii
ID:
922430

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 56: 43 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921765

Common Names

  • Habenaria wangii
  • Wang's Habenaria
  • Wang's Rein Orchid

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Description

Habenaria wangii (also called 'Wang's Habenaria', among many other common names) is a small orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria wangii is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headache, and digestive issues. In addition, it is used as a ground cover, as it is a low-growing plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria wangii has white flowers with a yellow center and a long spur. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria wangii is a terrestrial orchid native to Central America. It prefers a well-draining potting mix that is kept moist. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult.

Where to Find Habenaria wangii

Habenaria wangii is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467375: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.