Habenaria digitata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Habenaria travancorica
• Bonatea benghalensis
• Habenaria digitata var. travancorica
• Habenaria graveolens
• Habenaria trinervia

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Habenaria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the Indian Subcontinent. Its presence can be specifically noted in the state of Assam and throughout the country of India. Furthermore, it is commonly found within the borders of Bangladesh. The species also inhabits the mountainous terrains of the East Himalaya. Additionally, its geographical range extends into the diverse landscapes of Nepal.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Habenaria digitata is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a member of the cryptophyte group, it survives unfavorable periods by keeping its vital organs protected beneath the soil surface. Specifically, its life form is classified as a geophyte, utilizing underground storage organs to endure environmental fluctuations and facilitate regrowth.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Habenaria digitata is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, functioning as a self-supporting organism rather than a climber. It is a terrestrial species, existing independently without parasitic behavior, and it does not exhibit epiphytic tendencies. As a herbaceous plant, it lacks woody tissue, maintaining a soft, non-woody structure throughout its development.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Habenaria digitata has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.

Analgesic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Medicinal Uses

Habenaria digitata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesia, fever, inflammation.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations