Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
yookuaaensis
ID:
1335307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mejía-Marín, Espejo, López-Ferr. & R.Jiménez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 292(1): 74 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347761

Common Names

  • Habenaria yookuaaensis
  • Yookuaaensis Habenaria
  • Yookuaaensis Orchid

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Description

Habenaria yookuaaensis (also called 'Yookuaaensis Orchid' and 'Yookuaaensis Plant', among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small plant, with a single, erect, leafless stem, and a single, large, showy flower. It is found in humid, tropical forests, usually at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria yookuaaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria yookuaaensis has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a tubular calyx. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria yookuaaensis is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade and requires regular watering. It is best to fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer. It is also susceptible to root rot if the soil is too wet.

Where to Find Habenaria yookuaaensis

Habenaria yookuaaensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.

Habenaria yookuaaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habenaria yookuaaensis?

Habenaria yookuaaensis

What is the common name of Habenaria yookuaaensis?

Yookuaa's Habenaria

Where is Habenaria yookuaaensis found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Taiwan.

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

Mario Adolfo Espejo Serna (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espejo' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa López-Ferrari (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Ferr.' in the authors string.
Rolando Jiménez Machorro (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Jiménez' in the authors string.
María Isabel Mejía-Marín: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mejía-Marín' in the authors string.