Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
welsiae-windischiae
ID:
337965

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pabst) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16: 247 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000337297



Common Names

  • Acianthera welsiae-windischiae
  • Welsiae-Windischiae Orchid
  • Welsiae-Windischiae Star Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis welsiae-windischiae Pabst [unknown]

Description

Acianthera welsiae-windischiae (also called Welsiae-Windischiae Acianthera, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 20 cm in height. It is native to South America and is found in humid, shady forests. It has small, green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acianthera welsiae-windischiae 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 welsiae-windischiae has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is small and round, with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acianthera welsiae-windischiae is a small, epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be grown in a potting mix of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed.

Where to Find Acianthera welsiae-windischiae

Acianthera welsiae-windischiae is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Acianthera welsiae-windischiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acianthera welsiae-windischiae?

Acianthera welsiae-windischiae

What is the common name of Acianthera welsiae-windischiae?

Welsiae-Windischiae Acianthera

What is the natural habitat of Acianthera welsiae-windischiae?

Acianthera welsiae-windischiae is found in tropical and subtropical 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-217634: Based on the initial data import
Guido Frederico João Pabst (1914-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pabst' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.