Status:
valid
Authors:
(Luer) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 245 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000337228
Common Names
- Acianthera ofella
- Ofella Orchid
- Ofella Star Orchid
Synonyms
- Pleurothallis ofella Luer [unknown]
Description
Acianthera ofella (also called 'Ofella Acianthera', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It grows in wet, humid forests, usually on tree branches or trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Acianthera ofella is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acianthera ofella has white flowers with yellowish-green stripes and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acianthera ofella is a small epiphytic orchid found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of wood or bark. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Acianthera ofella
Acianthera ofella can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Acianthera ofella FAQ
What are the light requirements of Acianthera ofella?
Acianthera ofella prefers bright, indirect light.
What kind of soil is best for Acianthera ofella?
Acianthera ofella prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
How often should Acianthera ofella be watered?
Acianthera ofella should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
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,