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Habenaria alata

Winged Bog Orchid
Also known as: Habenaria bidentata Poepp. ex Steud. +5 more
  • Habenaria bidentata Poepp. ex Steud.
  • Habenaria laxiflora Poepp. & Endl.
  • Habenaria triptera Rchb.f.
  • Habenaria triptera var. heteroglossa Rchb.f.
  • Habenella alata (Hook.) Szlach. & Kras-Lap.
  • Platantheroides alata (Hook.) Szlach.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Found natively in North America and South America, Habenaria alata (commonly known as Winged Bog Orchid) is an orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Galápagos, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.

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