Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Luer & Toscano
                
                
                    
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
                
                
                    
Year:
2012
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 17: 309 (2012)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317919
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Acianthera marquesii
- Marques' Acianthera
- Marques' Orchid
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Acianthera marquesii (also called 'Marques' Acianthera', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows on trees in humid forests, often near streams.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Acianthera marquesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Acianthera marquesii has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Acianthera marquesii can be propagated by division or cuttings. For division, separate the rhizomes and replant in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Once established, Acianthera marquesii can tolerate some drought.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Acianthera marquesii
                        
                            Acianthera marquesii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Acianthera marquesii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Acianthera marquesii?
Acianthera marquesii
What is the common name of Acianthera marquesii?
Marquesii Acianthera
Where is Acianthera marquesii found?
Acianthera marquesii is found in the Atlantic Forest of 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,