Acianthera saurocephala
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Acianthera saurocephala (Lodd.) 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 saurocephala (=Pleurothallis saurocephala) is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Acianthera saurocephala was already described and the name validly published by Conrad Loddiges. It was not until 2001, however, that Alec M. Pridgeon and Mark Wayne Chase reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
Acianthera saurocephala 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 saurocephala has simple leaves. They are linear with entire margins.
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[edit] Distribution
Acianthera saurocephala is native to Brazil. It is a protected species according to the Washington Convention.
[edit] Cultivation
Acianthera saurocephala 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 saurocephala
[edit] History
[edit] Acianthera saurocephala 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
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