Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
inopinata
ID:
917619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phoon & P.O'Byrne

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 4: 57 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916954



Common Names

  • Acriopsis Inopinata
  • Inopinata Acriopsis
  • Inopinata Acriopsis


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Description

Acriopsis inopinata (also called the Unexpected Acriopsis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to India and is found in moist forests and disturbed areas. It is a terrestrial orchid with long, narrow leaves and an inflorescence with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acriopsis inopinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and joint pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acriopsis inopinata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acriopsis inopinata is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and watered regularly. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require much care.

Where to Find Acriopsis inopinata

Acriopsis inopinata is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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-462268: Based on the initial data import
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
S.N. Phoon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phoon' in the authors string.