Habenaria aitchisonii

Also known as: Aitchison's Habenaria or Habenaria diceras var. pubicaulis Habenaria pubicaulis Habenaria bihamata Habenaria diceras in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Afghanistan Nepal Pakistan

General Information

Aitchison's Habenaria is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Afghanistan, Nepal and Pakistan. It is named after the English Physiscian and Botanist in India in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Substrate(s)

• Sand

Fragrant:

• IsFragrant

Climate

Grows at high elevations.