Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mendozae
ID:
911888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 30: 1 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911223

Common Names

  • Acianthera mendozae
  • Mendozae Acianthera
  • Mendozae Plant

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Description

Acianthera mendozae (also called Mendoza's Acianthera, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Pleurothallidinae subfamily. It is native to Venezuela. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acianthera mendozae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acianthera mendozae has white flowers with a yellowish-green lip, and the seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two to three leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acianthera mendozae is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is best propagated by division, which should be done when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. The divisions should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Acianthera mendozae

Acianthera mendozae can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

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,

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