Acineta alticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alticola
ID:
315119
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 192 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314451
Common Names
- Highland Acineta
- Acineta
- Highland Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acineta alticola (also called Highland Acineta, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a short stem and ovate leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acineta alticola is a perennial herb that is often used in gardens and landscapes as an ornamental plant. It has attractive foliage and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acineta alticola has small, white flowers with yellow centers and green leaves. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acineta alticola is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed.
Where to Find Acineta alticola
Acineta alticola can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Acineta alticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acineta alticola?
Acineta alticola
What is the family of Acineta alticola?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Acineta alticola?
Alticola Acineta
Species in the Acineta genus
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-1955: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.