Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pollardiana
ID:
1330502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Solano

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 218: 42 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342956

Common Names

  • Pollard's Acianthera
  • Pollardiana Acianthera
  • Acianthera pollardiana

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Description

Acianthera pollardiana (also called Acianthera pollardiana var. pollardiana, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the genus Acianthera. It is found in Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Acianthera pollardiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have many health benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acianthera pollardiana has white flowers with yellow centers and is a member of the orchid family. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acianthera pollardiana is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Acianthera pollardiana

Acianthera pollardiana is native to Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador. It can be found in cloud forests at elevations of 1,500 to 3,000 meters.

Acianthera pollardiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acianthera pollardiana?

Acianthera pollardiana

What is the family of Acianthera pollardiana?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Acianthera pollardiana?

Pollard's Acianthera

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

Rodolfo Solano Gómez (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solano' in the authors string.