Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
stylites
ID:
979402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f. & S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 16: 136 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978740

Common Names

  • Stylites Habenaria
  • Habenaria stylites
  • Stylites Orchid

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Description

Habenaria stylites (also called Stylites Habenaria, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a single stem with a single leaf and a single flower. The flower is white with a yellow center and has a wide, flat petal. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often found in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria stylites is a popular ornamental plant with white or yellow flowers. It is often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is easy to care for.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Habenaria stylites sub. johnsonii (Rolfe) Summerh.
Habenaria stylites sub. stylites

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria stylites has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria stylites is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is a rhizomatous orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. To cultivate, plant in a well-draining potting medium and keep moist. Provide bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Fertilize regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Habenaria stylites

Habenaria stylites can be found in tropical Africa.

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-95672: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.