Status:
valid
Authors:
Soto Arenas & Solano
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 5-6: t. 510 (2002 publ. 2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279958
Description
Acianthera majakoluckae (also called 'Majakoluck's Acianthera', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has alternate, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acianthera majakoluckae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acianthera majakoluckae has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and are initially light green in colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acianthera majakoluckae is a warm-growing epiphyte that is found in Brazil. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of tree fern or cork. It prefers bright light and moderate humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Acianthera majakoluckae
Acianthera majakoluckae can be found in the rainforest of Brazil.
Acianthera majakoluckae FAQ
What is the common name of Acianthera majakoluckae?
Majakoluck's-acianthera
What is the natural habitat of Acianthera majakoluckae?
Forests, thickets, and rocky areas
What is the flower color of Acianthera majakoluckae?
White or pink
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,