Description
Haumaniastrum glabrifolium (also called Smooth-leaved Leather Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species that is native to tropical Africa. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haumaniastrum glabrifolium has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet, pleasant smell. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haumaniastrum glabrifolium 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.