Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
subaequalis
ID:
979406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 297 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978744

Common Names

  • Equal-lobed Habenaria
  • Equal-lobed Rein Orchid
  • Equal-lobed Fringed Orchid

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Description

Habenaria subaequalis (also called Subaequalis 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 short, rounded petal. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often found in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria subaequalis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria subaequalis 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 subaequalis 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 subaequalis

Habenaria subaequalis 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,

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