Ada aurantiaca
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Ada aurantiaca Lindl. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Liliopsida Subclassis: Liliidae Superordo: Lilianae Ordo: Orchidales |
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Ada aurantiaca is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Ada aurantiaca was described in 1853 by John Lindley. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Ada aurantiaca is a species in the genus Ada which contains 16 species and belongs to the family of the Orchidaceae (Orchid Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,25 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Ada aurantiaca has simple leaves. They are mid green and linear with entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are orange. The plants bloom from February to March. The flowers are arranged in racemes.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Ada aurantiaca is native to Ecuador, Columbia and Venezuela. It is a protected species according to the Washington Convention.
[edit] Cultivation
Ada aurantiaca can withstand temperatures down to -6,6º C.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Ada aurantiaca
[edit] History
[edit] Ada aurantiaca 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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