Acanthephippium javanicum

Acanthephippium javanicum is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Acanthephippium javanicum 11.1 History 11.2 Acanthephippium javanicum in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Acanthephippium javanicum was described in 1825 by Carl Ludwig von Blume. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Acanthephippium javanicum is a species in the genus Acanthephippium which contains 12 species and belongs to the family of the Orchidaceae (Orchid Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

[edit] Wood and Bark

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Acanthephippium javanicum is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. They are linear with entire margins.

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[edit] Distribution

Acanthephippium javanicum is native to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and Borneo.

[edit] Cultivation

Acanthephippium javanicum can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C.

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[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Acanthephippium javanicum

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[edit] Acanthephippium javanicum in art

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[edit] Superstition

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[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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