Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cornejoi
ID:
1043871

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 16: 311 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043209

Common Names

  • Acianthera Cornejoi
  • Cornejo's Acianthera
  • Cornejo's False Sow-thistle

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Description

Acianthera cornejoi (also called Cornejo's Acianthera, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome and erect stems. It is native to the Neotropics and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acianthera cornejoi is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: Small, round, black seeds. Seedlings: Thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acianthera cornejoi is a perennial orchid that is native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is tolerant of drought and heat. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Acianthera cornejoi

Acianthera cornejoi is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in moist forests.

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,