Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.B.Zhang & W.Guo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 192: 112 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341349
Common Names
- Yachang Habenaria
- Yachang Orchid
- Yachang Habenaria
Description
Habenaria yachangensis (also called Yachang Habenaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to China. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, leafless stem. It is found in wet montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Habenaria yachangensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Habenaria yachangensis has white flowers with yellow centers and a single, long, slender seed capsule. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Habenaria yachangensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in moist soil or a moist paper towel. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Habenaria yachangensis
Habenaria yachangensis is native to the tropical forests of China.
Habenaria yachangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Habenaria yachangensis?
Habenaria yachangensis
What is the common name of Habenaria yachangensis?
Yachang Habenaria
Where is Habenaria yachangensis found?
China
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
Wei Guo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Guo' in the authors string.
Zi Bin Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.B.Zhang' in the authors string.