Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
superba
ID:
317730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 609 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317062



Common Names

  • Acineta Superba
  • Superb Acineta
  • Superb Leafcup


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Synonyms

  • Peristeria humboldtii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Peristeria humboldtii fulva Hook. in Curtis [unknown]
  • Acineta collosa Sander [unknown]
  • Acineta colmanii auct. [deprecated]
  • Acineta fulva Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Acineta humboldtii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Acineta humboldtii schilleriana Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Acineta schilleriana Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Acineta humboldtii fulva (Hook.) B.S.Williams [unknown]
  • Acineta humboldtii straminea B.S.Williams [unknown]
  • Acineta superba chrysantha Rchb.f. ex Stein [unknown]
  • Acineta superba fulva (Hook.) Stein [unknown]
  • Acineta superba straminea (B.S.Williams) Stein [unknown]
  • Anguloa superba Kunth [unknown]

Description

Acineta superba (also called Superb 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 superba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acineta superba is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings have a single stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acineta superba is a small tree native to South America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and treated with rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Acineta superba

Acineta superba is native to Colombia.

Acineta superba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acineta superba?

Acineta superba

What is the common name of Acineta superba?

Superb Acineta

What is the natural habitat of Acineta superba?

Tropical rainforests

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-1980: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.