Habenaria digitata
Habeanaria digitata, commonly known as the Finger Orchid, is a fascinating medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its unique digitated tubers, it is traditionally used in various herbal practices to treat ailments ranging from respiratory issues to digestive concerns, offering a rich intersection of botany and ethnomedicine.
- Scientific name: Habenaria digitata
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Habenaria | 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Activities
Habenaria digitata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Habenaria digitata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesia, fever, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |