Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
carnea
ID:
977972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weathers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 10: 729 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977310

Common Names

  • Flesh-Colored Habenaria
  • Habenaria carnea
  • Flesh-Colored Rein Orchid

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Description

Habenaria carnea (also called Pink Rein Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to South Africa. It has a single, erect, lanceolate leaf and a single, white flower with a yellow-green lip. It grows in grassland and open woodland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria carnea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria carnea has small white flowers with a yellowish lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria carnea is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Habenaria carnea

Habenaria carnea can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

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-94352: Based on the initial data import
John Weathers (1867-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weathers' in the authors string.