Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
commelinifolia
ID:
978035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 325 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977373

Common Names

  • Habenaria commelinifolia
  • Commelina-leaved Habenaria
  • Commelina-leaved Habenaria Orchid

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Description

Habenaria commelinifolia (also called Commelinifolia 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 commelinifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria commelinifolia has white flowers with a yellow lip, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria commelinifolia is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be planted in a location that receives partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Habenaria commelinifolia

Habenaria commelinifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and South America.

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-94409: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.