Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
egregia
ID:
978207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 428 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977545

Common Names

  • Habenaria egregia
  • Egregious Rein Orchid
  • Egregious Habenaria

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Description

Habenaria egregia (also called 'Egregious Rein Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has a short stem with two to four leaves, and a single flower with a long, curved lip. It grows in open grasslands, scrub, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria egregia is a species of orchid that is used in traditional medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria egregia has white flowers with yellow-green lips. The seeds are small and brown, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green, with two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria egregia is a terrestrial orchid 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 egregia

Habenaria egregia is found in Mexico, Central America, 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,

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