Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Genus: Habenaria to Ischnogyne

  • Chapter
  • First Online:
Medicinal Orchids of Asia

  • 1197 Accesses

Abstract

Twenty-four species of Habenaria, three of Hemipelia, two Herminiium, two Holcoglossum, and one each of Hemipiliopsis, Hetaeria, Ipsea and Ischnogyne are used in herbal medicine. This chapter deals exclusively with the botanical and herbal aspects of the 35 species. Habenaria are attractive orchids and many species are under cultivation, but members of the other genera are not commonly encountered.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 259.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 329.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD 329.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

References

  • Abraham A, Vatsala P (1981) Introduction to Orchids, with illustrations and descriptions of 150 South Indian Orchids. TPGRI, Trivandrum

    Google Scholar 

  • Akarsh (2004) Newsletter of ENVIS NODE on Indian Medicinal Plants 1(2), June 2004

    Google Scholar 

  • Averyanov LV, Phan KL, Nguyen TH, Harder DK (2003) Phytogeographic review of Vietnam and adjacent areas of Eastern Indochina. Komarovia 3:1–83

    Google Scholar 

  • Baral SR, Kurmi PP (2006) A Compendium of medicinal plants in Nepal. Mrs. Rachana Sharma & IUCN, Kathmandu

    Google Scholar 

  • Bose TK, Bhattacharjee SK (1980) Orchids of India. Naya Prokash, Calcutta

    Google Scholar 

  • Burkill IH (1935) (1966 reprint, 2nd ed., with contributions by Birtwistle W, Foxworthy FW, Scrivenor JB, Watson IG). A Dictionary of economic products of the Malay Peninsula, Vol. II. Crown Agents for the Colonies, London. Ministry of Agriculture & Co-operatives, Kuala Lumpur

    Google Scholar 

  • Caius JF (1936) The medicinal and poisonous plants of India. J Bombay Nat Hist Soc 38(4):791–799

    Google Scholar 

  • Chen SC (1995) Orchids and their conservation. Proceedings of the 5th Asia Pacific Orchid Conference and Show, Fukuoka, pp 15–18

    Google Scholar 

  • Chen XQ, Cribb PJ (2009) Habenaria Willdenow. In: Chen XQ, Liu ZJ, Zhu GH et al (eds) Flora of China – Orchidaceae. Science Press, Beijing

    Google Scholar 

  • Chen SC, Tang T (1982) A general review of the orchid flora of China. In: Arditti J (ed) Orchid biology. Reviews and perspectives II. Cornell University Press, Ithaca

    Google Scholar 

  • Chen SC, Tsi ZH, Luo YB (1999) Native orchids of China in colour. Science Press, Beijing

    Google Scholar 

  • Chen XQ, Gale SW, Cribb PJ (2009a) Hemipilia Lindl. In: Chen XQ, Liu ZJ, Zhu GH et al (eds) Flora of China 25 Orchidaceae. Science Press, Beijing, pp 98–100

    Google Scholar 

  • Chen XQ, Gale SW, Cribb PJ, Ormerod P (2009b) Hetaeria blume. In: Chen XQ, Zj L, Zhu GH et al (eds) Flora of China - Orchidaceae. Science Press, Beijing

    Google Scholar 

  • Chuakul W (2002) Ethnomedical uses of Thai orchidaceous plants. Mohidol Univ J Pharm Sci 29(3–4):41–45

    Google Scholar 

  • Comber JB (2001) Orchids of Sumatra. Natural History Publications (Borneo), Kota Kinabalu

    Google Scholar 

  • Cooray DA (1940) Orchids in oriental literature. Orchids Zelandica 7:73–80

    Google Scholar 

  • Dash PK, Sahon S, Bal S (2008) Ethnobotanical studies on orchids of Niyamgiri hill ranges, Orissa, India. Ethnobot Leaflets 12:70–78

    Google Scholar 

  • Dassanayake MD, Fosberg FR (1981) A revised handbook of the flora of Ceylon, vol II. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam

    Google Scholar 

  • Davis RS, Steiner ML (1982) Philippine orchids. A detailed treatment of some 100 native species. : M & L Lucidine Enterprises, Manila (reprint)

    Google Scholar 

  • Dhayani A, Nautiyal BP, Nautiyal MC (2011) Importance of Astavarga plants in traditional systems of medicine in Garhwal, Indian Himalaya. Int J Biodiv Sci Ecosyst Serv Manag 6(1-2):13–19

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Gimlette JD, Thomson HW (1939) A dictionary of Malayan medicine. Oxford University Press, London

    Google Scholar 

  • Grant B (1895) The orchids of Burma. Hanthawaddy Press, Rangoon

    Google Scholar 

  • Gurong DB (2006) An illustrated guide to the orchids of Bhutan. DSB Publications, Thimphu

    Google Scholar 

  • Hu XM, Zhang WK, Zhu QZ et al (2000) Zhonghua Bencao, vol 8. Shanghai Science and Technology Publication, Shanghai

    Google Scholar 

  • Jagtap SD, Deokule SS, Bhosie SV (2008) Ethnobotanical uses of endemic and RET plants by Pawra tribe of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. Indian J Tradit Knowl 7(2):311–315

    Google Scholar 

  • Jalal JS, Kumar P, Pangtey YPS (2008) Ethnomedicinal orchids of Uttarakhand, Western Himalayas. Ethnobot Leaflets 12:1227–1230

    Google Scholar 

  • Jin XH, Zhao XD, Shi XC (2009) Native orchids from Gaoligongshan Mountains, China. Science Press, Beijing

    Google Scholar 

  • Joseph J (1982) Orchids of Nilgiris, vol XXII, Records of the botanical survey of India. Botanical Survey of India (Department of Environment), Howrah

    Google Scholar 

  • Kamemoto H, Sagarik R (1975) Beautiful Thai orchid species. Orchid Society of Thailand, Bangkok

    Google Scholar 

  • Karthikeyan S, Jain SK, Nayar MP, Sanjappa M (1989) Florae Indicae Enumeratio: Monocotyledonae. Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta

    Google Scholar 

  • Kumar V (2003) Wild edible plants of Surguja District of Chhattisgarh State, India. In: Singh V, Jain AP (eds) Ethnobotany and medicinal plants of India, vol 1. Scientific Publications, Jodhpur

    Google Scholar 

  • Lawler LJ (1984) Ethnobotany of the orchidaceae. In: Arditti J (ed) Orchid biology reviews and perspectives, vol 3. Cornell University Press, Ithaca

    Google Scholar 

  • Lin TP (1975) Native orchids of Taiwan, vol 1. Southern Materials Center Inc., Taipei

    Google Scholar 

  • Lin TP (1977) Native orchids of Taiwan, vol 2. pp. 166–7, colour photo 98. Southern Materials Center Inc., Taipei, pp 76 and 97–99

    Google Scholar 

  • Liu TS, Su HJ (1978) Flora of Taiwan, vol 5. National University of Taiwan, Taipei

    Google Scholar 

  • Luning B (1964) Studies in Orchidaceae alkaloids I. Screening of species for alkaloids. Acta Chim Scand 18(6):1507–1516

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Luning B (1974) Alkaloids of the Orchidaceae. In: Withner CL (ed) The orchids. Scientific studies. Wiley, New York, 1974

    Google Scholar 

  • Luo YB (2004) Cytological study on some representative species of the tribe Orchideae (Orchidaceae) from China. Bot J Linn Soc 145:231–238

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Luo YB, Chen SC (2009) Hemipiliopsis, a new genus of Orchidaceae. Novon 13:450–453

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Manandhar NP, Manandhar S (2002) Plants and people of Nepal. Timber, Portland

    Google Scholar 

  • Matthew KM (1995) An Excursion flora of central Tamilnadu, India. A.A. Balkaema, Rotterdam

    Google Scholar 

  • Musharof Hossain M (2009) Traditional therapeutic uses of some indigenous orchids of Bangladesh. Med Aromat Plant Sci Biotechnol 3:100–106

    Google Scholar 

  • Nair DMN (1963) The families of Burmese flowering plants, vol 2. Rangoon University Press, Yangon

    Google Scholar 

  • Nanakorn W, Watthana S (2008) Queen Sirikit botanic garden (Thai native orchids 1 and 2). Wanida Press, Chiang Mai

    Google Scholar 

  • Nasir E, Ali SI (1972) Flora of West Pakistan. Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (Actual publisher not stated)

    Google Scholar 

  • Ohtsuki T (1937) Untersuchungen uber das Bletillamannan, ein Mannan aus den Knollen von Bletilla striata. Acta Phytochim 10:29–41

    Google Scholar 

  • Ohwi J (ed) (1965) Flora of Japan. English edition: FG Meyer, Walker EH (eds). Washington: Smithsonian Institution

    Google Scholar 

  • Ou JC, Hsieh WC, Lin IH, Chang YS, Chen IS (eds) (2003) The catalogue of medicinal plant resources in Taiwan. Department of Health, Executive Yuan, Taipei

    Google Scholar 

  • Pandey NK, Joshi GC, Mudaiya RK et al (2003) Management and conservation of medicinal orchids of Kumaon and Garhwal Himalaya. In: Jain AP, Singh V (eds) Ethnobotany and medicinal plants of India and Nepal. Scientific Publishers (India), Jodhpur, pp 114–118

    Google Scholar 

  • Passaretti S, Franzoni M, Comin U et al (1991) Action of glucomannans on complaints in patients affected with chronic constipation: a multicentric clinical evaluation. Int J Gastroenterol 23(7):421–425

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Pearce NR, Cribb PJ (2002) The orchids of Bhutan. Royal Botanic Gardens and Thimpu: Royal Government of Bhutan, Edinburgh

    Google Scholar 

  • Pradhan UC, Pradhan SC (1997) 100 beautiful Himalayan orchids and how to grow them. Primulaceae Books, Kalimpong

    Google Scholar 

  • Puri HS (1970) Indian medicinal plants used in elixirs and tonics. Quart J Crude Drug Res 10:1555–1566

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Rao AN (2004) Medicinal Orchid Wealth of Arunachal Pradesh. Newsl ENVIS NODE on Indian Med Plants 1(2):1–7

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Rao TA (2007) Ethno Botanical data on wild orchids of medicinal value as practised by tribals at Kudremukh National Park in Karnataka. Orchid Newsl 2(2):1–7

    Google Scholar 

  • Rao TA, Sridhar S (2007) Wild orchids in Karnataka. A pictorial compendium. Institute of Natural Resources Conservation, Education, Research and Training (INCERT), Bangalore

    Google Scholar 

  • Rao NR, Henry AN (1995) The Ethnobotany of Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh, India. Botanical Survey of India. Govt. Press of India (quoted by Musharof Hossain, 2009)

    Google Scholar 

  • Raskoti BB (2009) The orchids of Nepal. Bhakta Bahadur Raskoti and Rita Ale, Kathmandu

    Google Scholar 

  • Rasmussen HN (1995) Terrestrial orchids from seed to mycotrophic plant. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

    Book  Google Scholar 

  • Reddy KN, Reddy CS, Raju VS (2005) Ethno-orchidology of orchids of Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. EPRTI Newsl 11(3)

    Google Scholar 

  • Ridley HN (1907) Materials for a flora of the Malay Peninsula, vol 1. Methodist Publishing House, Singapore

    Book  Google Scholar 

  • Santapau H, Kapadia Z (1966) The orchids of Bombay. Government of India Press, Calcutta

    Google Scholar 

  • Schultes RE, Pease AS (1963) Generic names of orchids: Their origin and meaning. Academic, New York

    Google Scholar 

  • Seidenfaden G (1999) 149. Orchidaceae. In Matthew KM (ed) The Flora of the Palni Hills, South India. Part 3. Tiruchirapalli: The Rapinat Herbarium. St. Joseph’s College

    Google Scholar 

  • Seidenfaden G, Wood JJ (1992) The orchids of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Olsen & Olsen, Fredensborg

    Google Scholar 

  • Shefferson RP, Cowden CC, McCormick MK et al (2010) Evolution of host breadth in broad interactions: mycorrhizal specificity in East Asian and North American rattlesnake plantains (Goodyera spp.) and their fungal hosts. Mol Ecol 19(14):3008–3017

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Singh A, Duggal S (2009) Medicinal orchids: an overview. Ethnobot Leaflets 13:351–363

    Google Scholar 

  • Sood SK, Rana S, Lakhanpal TN (2005) Ethnic aphrodisiac plants. Scientific Publishers (India), Jodhpur

    Google Scholar 

  • Su HJ (1985) Native orchids of Taiwan, 3rd edn. Harvest Farm Magazine, Taipei

    Google Scholar 

  • Subramani SP, Goyara GS (2003) Some folklore medicinal plants of Kolli Hills: record of a Natti Vaidyas Sammelan. In: Jain AP, Singh V (eds) Ethnobotany and medicinal plants of India and Nepal. Scientific Publishers (India), Jodhpur, pp 665–678

    Google Scholar 

  • Sumithraarachchi DB (1986) Conservation of orchids in Sri Lanka. In: Rao AN (ed) Proceedings of 5th ASEAN orchid congress. Parks & Recreation Department, Ministry of National Development, Singapore, pp 140–144

    Google Scholar 

  • Suryanrayana B, Rao AS (2005) Orchids and Epiphytes on veligonda hills—Eastern Ghats. EPTRI-ENVIS Newsl 11(4):1–3

    Google Scholar 

  • Tan XM, Chen XM, Wang CL et al (2012) Isolation and identification of endophytic fungi in roots of nine Holcoglossum plants (Orchidaceae) collected from Yunnan, Guangxi and Hainan provinces of China. Curr Microbiol 64(2):140–147

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Tanaka T (1976) Tanaka’s cyclopedia of edible plants of the world. Keigaku Publishing, Tokyo (ed: Nakao S)

    Google Scholar 

  • Tanaka Y, Yee TTA (2007) Wild orchids of Myanmar, vol 3. Orchid Press, Hong Kong

    Google Scholar 

  • Trivedi VP, Dixit RS, Lal VK (1980) Orchids in the drug markets of Bareilly, Kanpur and Nearby Districts. Nagarjun (Calcutta) 23(8):157–163

    Google Scholar 

  • Vaddhanaphuti N (2001) A field guide to the wild orchids of Thailand, 3rd edn. Silkworm Books, Chiang Mai

    Google Scholar 

  • Vaddhanaphuti N (2005) A field guide to the wild orchids of Thailand, Fourth and Expanded Edition. Silkworm Books, Chiang Mai

    Google Scholar 

  • Veitch NC, Grayer B (2001) Phytochemistry of habenaria and orchis. In: Pridgeon AM, Cribb PJ, Chase MW, Rasmussen FN (eds) Genera orchidacearum, vol 2, Orchidoideae (Part One). University Press, Oxford

    Google Scholar 

  • Wu XR (1994) A concise edition of medicinal plants in China. Guangdong Higher Education Publication House, Guangdong (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Wu TL, Hu QM, Xia NH, Lai PCC, Yip KL (2002) Check list of Hong Kong plants 2001. Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department Bulletin 1 (Revised), Hong Kong

    Google Scholar 

  • Yang ZH, Zhang QT, Feng ZZ, Lang KY, Li H (1998) Orchids. English edition: ZR Xiong. China Esperanto Press, Beijing

    Google Scholar 

  • Yoganarasimhan SN, Chelladurai V (2000) Medicinal plants of India: Tamil Nadu, vol 2. Regional Research Institute, Bangalore

    Google Scholar 

  • Zhongyao Da Cidian (1986) Edited by Jiangsu New Medical College. Science and Technology Press, Shanghai

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Singapore, Singapore

    Eng Soon Teoh M.D., F.R.C.O.G., F.A.C.S.

Authors
  1. Eng Soon Teoh M.D., F.R.C.O.G., F.A.C.S.
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2016 Springer International Publishing Switzerland

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Teoh, E.S. (2016). Genus: Habenaria to Ischnogyne . In: Medicinal Orchids of Asia. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-24274-3_13

Download citation

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation