Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
uncata
ID:
434472

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Jiménez, L.Sánchez & García-Cruz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 61: 30 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433804

Common Names

  • Habenaria Uncata
  • Hooked Habenaria
  • Uncata Habenaria

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Description

Habenaria uncata (also called Habenaria uncata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a terrestrial herb with an erect stem and ovate leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green and have a white lip.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria uncata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Habenaria uncata is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria uncata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Habenaria uncata

Habenaria uncata is native to Central America.

Habenaria uncata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habenaria uncata?

Habenaria uncata

What type of plant is Habenaria uncata?

A tropical aquatic plant

Where does Habenaria uncata originate from?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-247829: Based on the initial data import
Javier García-Cruz (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García-Cruz' in the authors string.
Rolando Jiménez Machorro (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Jiménez' in the authors string.
Luis M. Sánchez (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Sánchez' in the authors string.