Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ancorifera
ID:
1412589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 196. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425054

Common Names

  • Pinalia ancorifera
  • Pinalia-ancorifera
  • Pinalia Ancorifera

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Description

Pinalia ancorifera (also called Ancorifera, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in the tropical forests of South America. It has a tall, thin stem with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador, and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pinalia ancorifera is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinalia ancorifera has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinalia ancorifera can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Pinalia ancorifera

Pinalia ancorifera is native to Indonesia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Pinalia ancorifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinalia ancorifera?

Pinalia ancorifera

What type of plant is Pinalia ancorifera?

Epiphytic orchid

Where can Pinalia ancorifera be found?

India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

Species in the Pinalia genus

Pinalia acervata, Pinalia acutifolia, Pinalia amica, Pinalia appendiculata, Pinalia bicolor, Pinalia bipunctata, Pinalia bractescens, Pinalia concolor, Pinalia dasypus, Pinalia elata, Pinalia erecta, Pinalia eriopsidobulbon, Pinalia excavata, Pinalia fitzalanii, Pinalia flavescens, Pinalia floribunda, Pinalia graminifolia, Pinalia leucantha, Pinalia lineata, Pinalia maingayi, Pinalia merguensis, Pinalia multiflora, Pinalia myristiciformis, Pinalia mysorensis, Pinalia obesa, Pinalia pachystachya, Pinalia polystachya, Pinalia polyura, Pinalia profusa, Pinalia pumila, Pinalia recurvata, Pinalia reticosa, Pinalia rimannii, Pinalia ringens, Pinalia saccifera, Pinalia tricolor, Pinalia rhynchostyloides, Pinalia barbifrons, Pinalia carnicolor, Pinalia compacta, Pinalia curranii, Pinalia cylindrostachya, Pinalia dagamensis, Pinalia densa, Pinalia hutchinsoniana, Pinalia jarensis, Pinalia longicruris, Pinalia longilabris, Pinalia lyonii, Pinalia macera,

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

Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Henrik Ærenlund Pedersen (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Pedersen' in the authors string.
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.