Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sella-turcica
ID:
317515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 10: 705 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316847



Common Names

  • Acineta sella-turcica
  • Sella-Turcica Acineta
  • Sella-Turcica Leatherwood


Searching for Acineta sella-turcica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Acineta sella-turcica (also called Sella-turcica Acineta, among many other common names) is a species of Bromeliaceae family. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees and rocks in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama. It has a rosette of narrow, arching leaves that are dark green with a reddish-brown midrib. The flowers are small, white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Acineta sella-turcica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acineta sella-turcica is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.

Searching for Acineta sella-turcica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Acineta sella-turcica is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Acineta sella-turcica

Acineta sella-turcica is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Acineta sella-turcica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acineta sella-turcica?

Acineta sella-turcica

What is the common name of Acineta sella-turcica?

Sella-turcica

What is the habitat of Acineta sella-turcica?

Acineta sella-turcica is found in tropical rainforests in South America.

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