Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
wolongensis
ID:
979622

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Y.Lang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 22: 314 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978960

Common Names

  • Wolongensis Habenaria
  • Habenaria Orchid
  • Fairy Orchid

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria wolongensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria wolongensis 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 wolongensis is a terrestrial orchid native to China. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and requires bright indirect light. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Habenaria wolongensis

Habenaria wolongensis is native to China and can be found in the province of Sichuan.

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-95872: Based on the initial data import
Kai Yung Lang (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Y.Lang' in the authors string.