Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rechingeri
ID:
979183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 155: 324 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978521

Common Names

  • Rechingeri Orchid
  • Rechingeri Habenaria
  • Habenaria Rechingeri

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Description

Habenaria rechingeri (also called Rechinger's Rein Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with white flowers and a height of up to 25 cm. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grassland and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria rechingeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Habenaria rechingeri is white or yellowish-white with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria rechingeri is a terrestrial orchid. It is best grown in a pot with a well-drained, loamy soil mix. The pot should be placed in a bright, sunny location with partial shade. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilize the plant regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Habenaria rechingeri

Habenaria rechingeri can be found in moist meadows, wet woods, and bogs in eastern North 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-95467: Based on the initial data import
Jany Renz (1907-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renz' in the authors string.