Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 245 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000337235
Common Names
- Pantasmi Star Orchid
- Star Orchid
- Acianthera Orchid
Synonyms
- Humboltia pantasmi Kuntze [unknown]
- Pleurothallis cingens Ames & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis pantasmi Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Acianthera pantasmi (also called 'Pantasmi Acianthera', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It grows in wet, humid forests, usually on tree branches or trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Acianthera pantasmi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make dyes and in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acianthera pantasmi has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acianthera pantasmi can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be planted in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month. Prune the plant after flowering to promote new growth.
Where to Find Acianthera pantasmi
Acianthera pantasmi is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Acianthera pantasmi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acianthera pantasmi?
Acianthera pantasmi
What is the family of Acianthera pantasmi?
Orchidaceae
What is the native range of Acianthera pantasmi?
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,