Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hamata
ID:
808061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pupulin & G.A.Rojas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 12: 156 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807395

Common Names

  • Acianthera herzogii
  • Herzogii Acianthera
  • Herzogii Orchid

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Description

Acianthera hamata (also called Hooked Acianthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen orchid with small, white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acianthera hamata is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acianthera hamata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers 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

Acianthera hamata 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 Acianthera hamata

Acianthera hamata is native to Brazil.

Acianthera hamata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acianthera hamata?

Acianthera hamata

What is the common name of Acianthera hamata?

Hamata Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Acianthera hamata?

Tropical forests and woodlands

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-345636: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.
Gustavo A. Rojas (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Rojas' in the authors string.