Acianthera pectinata
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Acianthera pectinata (Lindl.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Liliopsida Subclassis: Liliidae Superordo: Lilianae Ordo: Orchidales |
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Acianthera pectinata (=Pleurothallis pectinata) is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Acianthera pectinata was already described and the name validly published by John Lindley. It was not until 2001, however, that Alec M. Pridgeon and Mark Wayne Chase reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
Acianthera pectinata is a species in the genus Acianthera which belongs to the family of the Orchidaceae (Orchid Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Acianthera pectinata has simple leaves. They are linear with entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The plants bloom from May to July.
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[edit] Distribution
Acianthera pectinata is native to Brazil. It is a protected species according to the Washington Convention.
[edit] Cultivation
Acianthera pectinata can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Acianthera pectinata
[edit] History
[edit] Acianthera pectinata in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[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
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