Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Blatt. & McCann
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 35: 495 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259331
Common Names
- Acampe
- Rattail Orchid
- Tailflower Orchid
Synonyms
- Saccolabium papillosum Dalzell & A.Gibson [illegitimate]
- Saccolabium praemorsum Hook.f. [illegitimate]
- Saccolabium wightianum Hook.f. [illegitimate]
- Sarcanthus praemorsus Lindl. ex Spreng. [unknown]
- Sarcochilus praemorsus Spreng. [unknown]
- Cymbidium praemorsum Sw. [unknown]
- Epidendrum praemorsum Roxb. [unknown]
- Gastrochilus papillosus Kuntze [unknown]
- Gastrochilus praemorsus Kuntze [unknown]
- Sarcanthus papillosus (Lindl.) Tixier [unknown]
Description
Acampe praemorsa (also called Hooked Acampe, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical Asia. It has a slender stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height and is covered with small, white hairs. The flowers are small and white and are arranged in a spiral pattern. It is found in tropical forests, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acampe praemorsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its flowers are also used in floral arrangements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acampe praemorsa var. longepedunculata (Trimen) Govaerts
Acampe praemorsa var. praemorsa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acampe praemorsa is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acampe praemorsa is a terrestrial orchid native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is tolerant of drought. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Acampe praemorsa
Acampe praemorsa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Acampe praemorsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acampe praemorsa?
Acampe praemorsa
What is the common name of Acampe praemorsa?
Praemorsa acampe
What is the natural habitat of Acampe praemorsa?
It is found in moist forests and swamps in South and Southeast Asia
Species in the Acampe genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,