Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cardiostigmatica
ID:
918616

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.A.N.Bat. & Bianch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62: 67 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917951

Common Names

  • Habenaria cardiostigmatica
  • Cardiostigmatica Habenaria
  • Cardiostigmatica Orchid

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Description

Habenaria cardiostigmatica (also called Heart-spur Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is a perennial herb growing up to 1 m tall, with large, showy flowers in shades of white, yellow, and pink.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria cardiostigmatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria cardiostigmatica has white flowers with six petals and six stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria cardiostigmatica is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Habenaria cardiostigmatica

Habenaria cardiostigmatica is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Japan.

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-463325: Based on the initial data import
João Aguiar Nogueira Batista: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.N.Bat.' in the authors string.
Luciano de Bem Bianchetti (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bianch.' in the authors string.