Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
buettneri
ID:
980065

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gürke) J.K.Morton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 58: 267 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979403

Common Names

  • Haumaniastrum buettneri
  • Buettner's Haumaniastrum
  • Haumaniastrum

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Description

Haumaniastrum buettneri (also called Buettner's Haumaniastrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical regions of Asia. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is commonly found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Haumaniastrum buettneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haumaniastrum buettneri has white flowers with yellow anthers and a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haumaniastrum buettneri is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a well-draining mix of orchid bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Haumaniastrum buettneri

Haumaniastrum buettneri is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Species in the Haumaniastrum genus

Haumaniastrum alboviride, Haumaniastrum bianense, Haumaniastrum buettneri, Haumaniastrum coeruleum, Haumaniastrum chartaceum, Haumaniastrum cordigerum, Haumaniastrum coriaceum, Haumaniastrum cubanquense, Haumaniastrum dissitifolium, Haumaniastrum glabrifolium, Haumaniastrum graminifolium, Haumaniastrum kaessneri, Haumaniastrum katangense, Haumaniastrum lantanoides, Haumaniastrum linearifolium, Haumaniastrum membranaceum, Haumaniastrum minor, Haumaniastrum morumbense, Haumaniastrum paniculatum, Haumaniastrum polyneurum, Haumaniastrum praealtum, Haumaniastrum robertii, Haumaniastrum rosulatum, Haumaniastrum rupestre, Haumaniastrum semilignosum, Haumaniastrum sericeum, Haumaniastrum speciosum, Haumaniastrum stanneum, Haumaniastrum suberosum, Haumaniastrum timpermanii, Haumaniastrum triramosum, Haumaniastrum uniflorum, Haumaniastrum vandenbrandei, Haumaniastrum venosum, Haumaniastrum villosum,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-96337: Based on the initial data import
John Kenneth Morton (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.K.Morton' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.