Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
burmanica
ID:
1331948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.H.Tan & B.Yang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 238: 92 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344402

Common Names

  • Acranthera burmanica
  • Burman Acranthera
  • Burman's Acranthera

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Description

Acranthera burmanica (also called 'Burmanica Acranthera', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera burmanica is a popular houseplant and is often used as a decorative plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and can be used to create a colourful border in a garden. The plant is also known to be a natural air purifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acranthera burmanica has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera burmanica is an epiphytic orchid native to India. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Acranthera burmanica

Acranthera burmanica is native to Myanmar and can be found in the wild in the northern and western parts of the country.

Acranthera burmanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera burmanica?

Acranthera burmanica

What is the common name of Acranthera burmanica?

Acranthera burmanica

What is the family of Acranthera burmanica?

Gesneriaceae

Species in the Acranthera genus

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

Yun Hong Tan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Tan' in the authors string.
Bin Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Yang' in the authors string.