Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Lindl.) Luer
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
2007
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 112: 118 (2007)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834726
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Acianthera angustifolia
- Angustifolia Acianthera
- Acianthera angustifolia
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Acianthera angustifolia (also called Angustifolia Acianthera, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid of the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in humid forests. It has small, white flowers and can reach up to 1 meter in height.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Acianthera angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source. It is also used to make cosmetics and as a source of fiber.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Acianthera angustifolia has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Acianthera angustifolia is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 12 inches apart.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Acianthera angustifolia
                        
                            Acianthera angustifolia is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Acianthera angustifolia FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Acianthera angustifolia?
Acianthera angustifolia
What is the common name of Acianthera angustifolia?
Angustifolia Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Acianthera angustifolia?
Acianthera angustifolia is native to Brazil
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Acianthera genus
                        
                            Acianthera aculeata, 
Acianthera acuminatipetala, 
Acianthera adamantinensis, 
Acianthera adiri, 
Acianthera aechme, 
Acianthera agathophylla, 
Acianthera alligatorifera, 
Acianthera angustisepala, 
Acianthera antennata, 
Acianthera aphthosa, 
Acianthera asaroides, 
Acianthera auriculata, 
Acianthera bicarinata, 
Acianthera biceps, 
Acianthera bicornuta, 
Acianthera bidentula, 
Acianthera binotii, 
Acianthera bissei, 
Acianthera boliviana, 
Acianthera brachiloba, 
Acianthera bragae, 
Acianthera breviflora, 
Acianthera butcheri, 
Acianthera caldensis, 
Acianthera capanemae, 
Acianthera caparaoensis, 
Acianthera capillaris, 
Acianthera carinata, 
Acianthera casapensis, 
Acianthera cerberus, 
Acianthera chamelopoda, 
Acianthera chionopa, 
Acianthera chrysantha, 
Acianthera circumplexa, 
Acianthera cogniauxiana, 
Acianthera compressicaulis, 
Acianthera consatae, 
Acianthera cordatifolia, 
Acianthera costabilis, 
Acianthera crassilabia, 
Acianthera cremasta, 
Acianthera crinita, 
Acianthera cryptantha, 
Acianthera cryptophoranthoides, 
Acianthera decipiens, 
Acianthera decurrens, 
Acianthera deserta, 
Acianthera discophylla, 
Acianthera duartei, 
Acianthera ellipsophylla,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Orchidaceae family
                        
                            Aa fiebrigii, 
Aa hartwegii, 
Aa hieronymi, 
Aa leucantha, 
Aa lorentzii, 
Aa macra, 
Aa achalensis, 
Aa maderoi, 
Aa mandonii, 
Aa matthewsii, 
Aa microtidis, 
Aa paleacea, 
Aa argyrolepis, 
Aa riobambae, 
Aa rosei, 
Aa schickendanzii, 
Aa sphaeroglossa, 
Aa trilobulata, 
Aa weddelliana, 
Aa aurantiaca, 
Aa calceata, 
Aa colombiana, 
Aa denticulata, 
Aa erosa, 
Aa figueroi, 
Aa lozanoi, 
Aa lehmannii, 
Acampe carinata, 
Acampe cephalotes, 
Acampe ochracea, 
Acampe pachyglossa, 
Acampe praemorsa, 
Acampe joiceyana, 
Acampe hulae, 
Acanthophippium bicolor, 
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, 
Acanthophippium curtisii, 
Acanthophippium eburneum, 
Acanthophippium gougahense, 
Acanthophippium javanicum, 
Acanthophippium lilacinum, 
Acanthophippium mantinianum, 
Acanthophippium parviflorum, 
Acanthophippium pictum, 
Acanthophippium splendidum, 
Acanthophippium striatum, 
Acanthophippium sylhetense, 
Acanthophippium curtisii, 
Achlydosa glandulosa, 
Acianthera aculeata,