Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
multicaudata
ID:
978869

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sedgw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 6: 352 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978207

Common Names

  • Habenaria multicaudata
  • Many-Tailed Habenaria
  • Many-Tailed Rein Orchid

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Description

Habenaria multicaudata (also called Multicaudata Habenaria, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Brazil. It has an erect stem with a single leaf and a single flower. It grows in grasslands, open fields, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria multicaudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria multicaudata flowers have white petals and sepals, and a yellow labellum. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria multicaudata is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil and in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Habenaria multicaudata

Habenaria multicaudata can be found in tropical regions of Central 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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