Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fockei
ID:
337816

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 243 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000337148

Common Names

  • Acianthera fockei
  • Fockei Acianthera
  • Fockei

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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis fockei Lindl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis myrmecophila Hoehne [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis tricarinata H.Focke [illegitimate]

Description

Acianthera fockei (also called Focke's Acianthera, among many other common names) is a small orchid species with a single, erect, slender, leafy stem. It is native to Brazil and is found growing in wet, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acianthera fockei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acianthera fockei has small white flowers with yellow lips and yellow-green sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acianthera fockei is a terrestrial orchid that can be cultivated in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. It prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Acianthera fockei

Acianthera fockei can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Acianthera fockei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acianthera fockei?

Acianthera fockei

What is the common name of Acianthera fockei?

Focke Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Acianthera fockei?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Acianthera genus

Acianthera aculeata, Acianthera acuminatipetala, Acianthera adamantinensis, Acianthera adiri, Acianthera aechme, Acianthera agathophylla, Acianthera alligatorifera, Acianthera angustisepala, Acianthera antennata, Acianthera aphthosa, Acianthera asaroides, Acianthera auriculata, Acianthera bicarinata, Acianthera biceps, Acianthera bicornuta, Acianthera bidentula, Acianthera binotii, Acianthera bissei, Acianthera boliviana, Acianthera brachiloba, Acianthera bragae, Acianthera breviflora, Acianthera butcheri, Acianthera caldensis, Acianthera capanemae, Acianthera caparaoensis, Acianthera capillaris, Acianthera carinata, Acianthera casapensis, Acianthera cerberus, Acianthera chamelopoda, Acianthera chionopa, Acianthera chrysantha, Acianthera circumplexa, Acianthera cogniauxiana, Acianthera compressicaulis, Acianthera consatae, Acianthera cordatifolia, Acianthera costabilis, Acianthera crassilabia, Acianthera cremasta, Acianthera crinita, Acianthera cryptantha, Acianthera cryptophoranthoides, Acianthera decipiens, Acianthera decurrens, Acianthera deserta, Acianthera discophylla, Acianthera duartei, Acianthera ellipsophylla,

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-217495: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.