Ancistrorhynchus akeassiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
akeassiae
ID:
340368
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pérez-Vera
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Orchidées Côte D'Ivoire : 56 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339700
Common Names
- Ancistrorhynchus akeassiae
- Akeassiae Ancistrorhynchus
- Ancistrorhynchus Akeassiae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrorhynchus akeassiae (also called Akeass' Ancistrorhynchus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in wet mountain forests. It has a small, greenish-white flower with a yellow lip, and its leaves are lanceolate and pointed.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrorhynchus akeassiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ancistrorhynchus akeassiae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ancistrorhynchus akeassiae is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. To propagate by division, divide the rhizomes in spring or early summer and replant them in well-drained soil. To propagate by cuttings, take stem cuttings in spring or early summer and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Ancistrorhynchus akeassiae
Ancistrorhynchus akeassiae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ancistrorhynchus akeassiae FAQ
What is the common name of Ancistrorhynchus akeassiae?
Akeassiae Ancistrorhynchus
What is the natural habitat of Ancistrorhynchus akeassiae?
It is found in wet montane forests in Colombia
What is the flower color of Ancistrorhynchus akeassiae?
The flowers are yellow with a purple center
Species in the Ancistrorhynchus genus
Ancistrorhynchus akeassiae, Ancistrorhynchus paysanii, Ancistrorhynchus brevifolius, Ancistrorhynchus capitatus, Ancistrorhynchus cephalotes, Ancistrorhynchus clandestinus, Ancistrorhynchus crystalensis, Ancistrorhynchus laxiflorus, Ancistrorhynchus metteniae, Ancistrorhynchus ovatus, Ancistrorhynchus parviflorus, Ancistrorhynchus recurvus, Ancistrorhynchus refractus, Ancistrorhynchus schumannii, Ancistrorhynchus serratus, Ancistrorhynchus straussii, Ancistrorhynchus tenuicaulis,
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-219922: Based on the initial data import
F. Pérez-Vera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pérez-Vera' in the authors string.