Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
javanica
ID:
978548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 162 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977886

Common Names

  • Habenaria javanica
  • Java Habenaria
  • Java Rein Orchid

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Description

Habenaria javanica (also called Java rein orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas in grasslands, meadows, and open forests. It has a single, erect stem with lance-shaped leaves and a single, white, fragrant flower with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria javanica is a species of orchid found in South America. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach pain, and skin problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria javanica has white flowers with yellow-green lips. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two opposite leaves that are ovate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria javanica is a terrestrial orchid species native to Mexico. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix, in partial shade. Propagate by dividing the rhizomes in spring or summer.

Where to Find Habenaria javanica

Habenaria javanica is found in Indonesia.

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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