Habenaria ovalifolia
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Karnataka
- Flowering
- August-November
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Habenaria ovalifolia
- Genus
- Habenaria
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- In higher hills along moist slopes, and also along stream banks
- Habitat type
- Wetland
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Karnataka
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-November
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Orchidaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Orchidaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Habenaria ovalifolia
Habenaria ovalifolia is a herb belonging to the Orchidaceae family (Orchid family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme/panicle flower clusters, capsule with dust seeds fruit. It is typically found in in higher hills along moist slopes, and also along stream banks. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-November. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Habenaria ovalifolia belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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