About Habenaria ovalifolia
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.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Habenaria ovalifolia
- Genus
- Habenaria
- Family
- ORCHIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- In higher hills along moist slopes, and also along stream banks
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-November
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Habenaria ovalifolia belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
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