Species Information - Habenaria elongata var. leptophylla

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Habenaria elongata var. leptophylla

Habenaria elongata R.Br. var. leptophylla Renz, Pl. Syst. Evol. 155 (1987) 330, fig. 5a-b

Type: Renz 11877 (PNG, Central Prov., Waigani) (holo RENZ)

Synonyms:

Habenaria leptophylla (Renz) D.L.Jones, Orchadian 13 (2002) 520

Leaves linear, grass-like, 12 by 0.3-0.8 cm. (After Renz, 1987).

Colours:

Sepals pale yellow with white base, petals white tipped pale yellow. Lip at the base white, lobes bright lemon-yellow, spur yellow-green with white base.

Habitat:

Seasonally damp places in open savanna woodland.

Distribution:

Malesia (New Guinea, endemic).

Distribution New Guinea:

Papua New Guinea.

Cultivation:

Warm growing terrestrial, keep in a light position.

Flowering time in the wild:

Not known

Classification:

Family Orchidaceae
Subfamily Orchidoideae
Tribe Orchideae
Subtribe Orchidinae
Genus Habenaria
Species Habenaria elongata
Variety Habenaria elongata leptophylla

Habenaria elongata var. leptophylla

Habenaria elongata R.Br. var. leptophylla Renz, plant habit and flower, drawing Jany Renz in Pl. Syst. Evol. 155 (1987) 329, fig. 5a-b, based on Renz 11877