Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
emarginata
ID:
808088

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 5: 3 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807422



Common Names

  • Acriopsis Emarginata
  • Emarginata Orchid
  • Emarginata's Orchid


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Description

Acriopsis emarginata (also called 'Emarginata Acriopsis', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid that grows up to 10 cm tall, with small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acriopsis emarginata is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acriopsis emarginata has small, yellow flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acriopsis emarginata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny position.

Where to Find Acriopsis emarginata

Acriopsis emarginata can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Acriopsis emarginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acriopsis emarginata?

Acriopsis emarginata

What is the common name of Acriopsis emarginata?

Emarginate Acriopsis

What is the natural habitat of Acriopsis emarginata?

Tropical forests and woodlands

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-345662: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.