Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
freyi
ID:
916896

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer) F.Barros & V.T.Rodrigues

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bradea 14: 23 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916231

Common Names

  • Acianthera freyi
  • Freyi Acianthera
  • Frey's Acianthera

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Description

Acianthera freyi (also called Frey's Acianthera, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Peru and Bolivia, and is found in moist montane forests. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Acianthera freyi is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Brazil. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acianthera freyi has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acianthera freyi is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Acianthera freyi

Acianthera freyi is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-461244: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Fábio de Barros (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barros' in the authors string.
Vinícius Trettel Rodrigues: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.T.Rodrigues' in the authors string.