Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pariaensis
ID:
911890

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Carnevali & G.A.Romero) Carnevali & G.A.Romero

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Nuevo Cat. Fl. Vasc. Venezuela : 753 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911225



Common Names

  • Acianthera pariaensis
  • Pariaensis Acianthera
  • Pariaensis Plant


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Description

Acianthera pariaensis (also called Paria Acianthera, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Pleurothallidinae subfamily. It is native to Venezuela. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acianthera pariaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. Seed: Small, round and black. Seedlings: Long, thin leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acianthera pariaensis is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is best propagated by division, which should be done when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. The divisions should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Acianthera pariaensis

Acianthera pariaensis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

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-456085: Based on the initial data import
Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Gustavo Adolfo Romero González (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Romero' in the authors string.