Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rolfe) Van den Berg
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 239: 66 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344433
Common Names
- Guarianthe
- Hennisiana Orchid
- Hennisiana
Description
Guarianthe hennisiana (also called Hennis's Guarianthe, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid native to Mexico. It has bright pink flowers and prefers well-drained, sunny locations. It is often found in rocky meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Guarianthe hennisiana is used as a source of firewood and timber, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make furniture, tools, and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
GUARIANTHE hennisiana has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guarianthe hennisiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is best grown in a greenhouse or in a sheltered spot outdoors. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Guarianthe hennisiana
Guarianthe hennisiana is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Guarianthe genus
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,