Acineta barkeri
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Acineta barkeri (Bateman) Lindl. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Liliopsida Subclassis: Liliidae Superordo: Lilianae Ordo: Orchidales |
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Acineta barkeri (=Peristeria barkeri) is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Acineta barkeri was already described and the name validly published by James Bateman. It was not until 1843, however, that John Lindley reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
Acineta barkeri is a species in the genus Acineta which belongs to the family of the Orchidaceae (Orchid Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Acineta barkeri has simple leaves. They are linear with entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are orchid-shaped. The plants bloom from September to November. The flowers are arranged in racemes.
The fruits are silicules.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Acineta barkeri is native to Mexico. It is a protected species according to the Washington Convention.
[edit] Cultivation
Acineta barkeri 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 Acineta barkeri
[edit] History
[edit] Acineta barkeri 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
[edit] Non-commercial Links
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