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[[Image:Acineta chrysantha (1849).jpg|thumb|left|<center>'''''Acineta chrysantha'''''</center>]]
[[Image:Acineta chrysantha (1849).jpg|thumb|left|<center>'''''Acineta chrysantha'''''</center>]]
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{{taxobox
{{Taxobox
|name = Orchid genus ''Acineta''
| name = Orchid genus ''Acineta''
|image = Acineta superba (404158402).jpg
| image = Acineta superba (404158402).jpg
|image_caption = ''[[Acineta superba]]''
| image_caption = ''[[Acineta superba]]''
|regnum = [[Plantae]]
| regnum = [[Plantae]]
|unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]]
| unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]]
|unranked_classis = [[Monocots]]
| unranked_classis = [[Monocots]]
|ordo = [[Asparagales]]
| ordo = [[Asparagales]]
|familia = [[Orchidaceae]]
| familia = [[Orchidaceae]]
|subfamilia = [[Epidendroideae]]
| subfamilia = [[Epidendroideae]]
|tribus = [[Maxillarieae]]
| tribus = [[Maxillarieae]]
|subtribus = [[Stanhopeinae]]
| subtribus = [[Stanhopeinae]]
|genus = '''''Acineta'''''
| genus = '''''Acineta'''''
|genus_authority = [[John Lindley|Lindl.]] (1843)
| genus_authority = [[John Lindley|Lindl.]] (1843)
|type_species = ''[[Acineta superba]]''
| type_species = ''[[Acineta superba]]''
|type_species_authority = (Kunth) Rchb.f. in W.G.Walpers (1863)
|type_species_authority = (Kunth) Rchb.f. in W.G.Walpers (1863)
|subdivision_ranks = Species
| subdivision_ranks = Species
|subdivision = *''[[Acineta alticola]]''
| subdivision = *''[[Acineta alticola]]''
*''[[Acineta antioquiae]]''
*''[[Acineta antioquiae]]''
*''[[Acineta barkeri]]''
*''[[Acineta barkeri]]''
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*''[[Acineta sulcata]]''
*''[[Acineta sulcata]]''
*''[[Acineta superba]]''
*''[[Acineta superba]]''
|synonyms = ''Neippergia'' <small>[[Charles François Antoine Morren|C. Morren]]</small>
| synonyms = ''Neippergia'' <small>[[Charles François Antoine Morren|C. Morren]]</small>
|}}
}}


'''''Acineta''''', abbreviated as '''Acn''' in horticultural trade, is a small [[genus]] belonging to the orchid family ([[Orchidaceae]]). The name is derived from the Greek word 'akinetos' (immobile), referring to the rigid [[labellum]] (lip).
'''''Acineta''''', abbreviated as '''Acn''' in horticultural trade, is a small [[genus]] belonging to the orchid family ([[Orchidaceae]]). The name is derived from the Greek word 'akinetos' (immobile), referring to the rigid [[labellum]] (lip).
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The species produce a [[Wiktionary:pendent|pendent]] [[inflorescence]], bearing [[raceme]]s of many fragrant cup-shaped, pale yellow to reddish brown [[flower]]s. The sidelobes of the [[labellum]] (lip) come together in a central [[callus]]. The basal part of the lip ([[Wiktionary:hypochile|hypochile]]) is at least as long as the sidelobes. The [[column (botany)|column]] is [[Wiktionary:pubescent|pubescent]].
The species produce a [[Wiktionary:pendent|pendent]] [[inflorescence]], bearing [[raceme]]s of many fragrant cup-shaped, pale yellow to reddish brown [[flower]]s. The sidelobes of the [[labellum]] (lip) come together in a central [[callus]]. The basal part of the lip ([[Wiktionary:hypochile|hypochile]]) is at least as long as the sidelobes. The [[column (botany)|column]] is [[Wiktionary:pubescent|pubescent]].
The column of these orchids bears two [[pollinium|pollinia]], except in ''Acineta dalessandroi'', which has four (making its classification in this genus doubtful). These orchids are insect pollinated by male [[bee]]s in the genus ''[[Eulaema]]'' or ''[[Eufriesia]]''.
The column of these orchids bears two [[pollinium|pollinia]], except in ''Acineta dalessandroi'', which has four (making its classification in this genus doubtful). These orchids are insect pollinated by male [[bee]]s in the genus ''[[Eulaema]]'' or ''[[Eufriesia]]''.


Some regard these as being among of the most splendid looking of all orchids.
Some regard these as being among of the most splendid looking of all orchids.


For relatives of '''''Acineta''''' see [[Stanhopeinae]].
For relatives of '''''Acineta''''' see [[Stanhopeinae]].
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==References==
==References==
Günter Gerlach 2001. "Die Subtribus Stanhopeinae: 3. Horichia bis Lacaena," in: J. Orchideenfreund 8(2): 105-118 (2001) - col. illus.
Günter Gerlach 2001. "Die Subtribus Stanhopeinae: 3. Horichia bis Lacaena," in: J. Orchideenfreund 8(2): 105-118 (2001) - col. illus.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.autrevie.com/Stanhopea/Acineta.html Nina Rach, "The Genus Acineta",]
*[http://www.autrevie.com/Stanhopea/Acineta.html Nina Rach, "The Genus Acineta",]
{{Commonscat|Acineta}}
{{Commons category|Acineta}}


[[Category:Orchid genera]]
[[Category:Orchid genera]]

Revision as of 00:55, 19 August 2009

Acineta chrysantha

Orchid genus Acineta
Acineta superba
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Monocots
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Tribe:
Maxillarieae
Subtribe:
Stanhopeinae
Genus:
Acineta

Lindl. (1843)
Type species
Acineta superba
(Kunth) Rchb.f. in W.G.Walpers (1863)
Species
Synonyms

Neippergia C. Morren

Acineta, abbreviated as Acn in horticultural trade, is a small genus belonging to the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word 'akinetos' (immobile), referring to the rigid labellum (lip).

These epiphytic orchids occur in tropical mountainous forests from Mexico to western South America, at altitudes up to 2,000 m. They are sometimes lithophytic when found on steep embankments.

The large, plicate leaves are parallel-nerved and resemble those of Peristeria and Lycaste, while the structure of the flowers bears a closer resemblance to Stanhopea.

The species produce a pendent inflorescence, bearing racemes of many fragrant cup-shaped, pale yellow to reddish brown flowers. The sidelobes of the labellum (lip) come together in a central callus. The basal part of the lip (hypochile) is at least as long as the sidelobes. The column is pubescent. The column of these orchids bears two pollinia, except in Acineta dalessandroi, which has four (making its classification in this genus doubtful). These orchids are insect pollinated by male bees in the genus Eulaema or Eufriesia.

Some regard these as being among of the most splendid looking of all orchids.

For relatives of Acineta see Stanhopeinae.

Intergeneric Hybrids

References

Günter Gerlach 2001. "Die Subtribus Stanhopeinae: 3. Horichia bis Lacaena," in: J. Orchideenfreund 8(2): 105-118 (2001) - col. illus.

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