Ancipitia
Encyclopedia
Ancipitia is a genus
of orchids originating from South America
, currently consisting of 28 species
. This genus was once considered part of Pleurothallis and, since publication in 2004 as a separate genus, is not yet fully accepted in all botanical forums.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of orchids originating from South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
, currently consisting of 28 species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
. This genus was once considered part of Pleurothallis and, since publication in 2004 as a separate genus, is not yet fully accepted in all botanical forums.
Species
- Ancipitia anceps (Luer) Luer
- Ancipitia anthraxAncipitia anthraxAncipitia anthrax is a species of orchid native to southern Colombia.In literature and on the internet the homotypic synonym Pleurothallis anthrax is still much in use....
(Luer & R. Escobar) Luer - Ancipitia caniceps (Luer) Luer
- Ancipitia caprina (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer
- Ancipitia condorensis (Luer & Hirtz) Luer
- Ancipitia crocodiliceps (Rchb. f.) Luer
- Ancipitia cypelligera (Luer & Hirtz) Luer
- Ancipitia driessenii (Luer) Luer
- Ancipitia dunstervillei (Foldats) Luer
- Ancipitia duplex (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer
- Ancipitia eumecocaulon (Schltr.) Luer
- Ancipitia furcifera (Luer) Luer
- Ancipitia glochis (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer
- Ancipitia gratiosa (Rchb. f.) Luer
- Ancipitia harpago (Luer) Luer
- Ancipitia inornata (Luer & Hirtz) Luer
- Ancipitia jimii (Luer) Luer
- Ancipitia londonoi (Luer) Luer
- Ancipitia membracidoides (Luer) Luer
- Ancipitia niveoglobula (Luer) Luer
- Ancipitia odobeniceps (Luer) Luer
- Ancipitia onagriceps (Luer & Hirtz) Luer
- Ancipitia praecipua (Luer) Luer
- Ancipitia solium (Luer) Luer
- Ancipitia spathulipetala (Luer) Luer
- Ancipitia tetragona (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer
- Ancipitia viduata (Luer) Luer
- Ancipitia vorator (Luer & R. Vasquez) Luer