Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
parva
ID:
921757

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rolfe) F.Barros & L.R.S.Guim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 5: 29 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921092



Common Names

  • Acianthera parva
  • Parva Acianthera
  • Acianthera parva var. parva


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Description

Acianthera parva (also called Dwarf Acianthera, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acianthera parva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acianthera parva has small, white, fragrant flowers with yellowish-green or yellowish-brown sepals and petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acianthera parva can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, sandy soil and should be kept in partial shade. Water regularly, but do not overwater. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Acianthera parva

Acianthera parva can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica.

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-466682: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Fábio de Barros (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barros' in the authors string.
Leonardo Ramos Seixas Guimarães (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.R.S.Guim.' in the authors string.