''Ancipitia'' is a

genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and below family. In binomial n ...

orchid Orchids are plants that belong to the family Orchidaceae (), a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant. Along with the Asteraceae, they are one of the two largest families of flowering ...

s originating from

South America South America is a continent entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere at the northern tip of the continent. It can also be described as the souther ...

, currently consisting of 28

species In biology, a species is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of ...

. This genus was once considered part of ''

Pleurothallis ''Pleurothallis'' is a genus of orchids commonly called bonnet orchids. The genus name is derived from the Greek word , meaning "riblike branches". This refers to the rib-like stems of many species. The genus is often abbreviated as "Pths" in hor ...

'' and, since publication in 2004 as a separate genus, is not yet fully accepted in all botanical forums.

Species

*'' Ancipitia anceps'' (Luer) Luer *''

Ancipitia anthrax ''Pleurothallis anthrax'' is a species of orchid native to southern Colombia and Venezuela. References anthrax Anthrax is an infection caused by the bacterium ''Bacillus anthracis''. It can occur in four forms: skin, lungs, intestina ...

'' (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer *''

Ancipitia caniceps ''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 ...

'' (Luer) Luer *''

Ancipitia caprina ''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 ...

'' (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer *''

Ancipitia condorensis ''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 ...

'' (Luer & Hirtz) Luer *'' Ancipitia crocodiliceps'' (Rchb. f.) Luer *''

Ancipitia cypelligera ''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 ...

'' (Luer & Hirtz) Luer *''

Ancipitia driessenii ''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 ...

'' (Luer) Luer *''

Ancipitia dunstervillei ''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 ...

'' (Foldats) Luer *''

Ancipitia duplex ''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 ...

'' (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer *''

Ancipitia eumecocaulon ''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 ...

'' (Schltr.) Luer *''

Ancipitia furcifera ''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 ...

'' (Luer) Luer *''

Ancipitia glochis ''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 ...

'' (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer *''

Ancipitia gratiosa ''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 ...

'' (Rchb. f.) Luer *''

Ancipitia harpago ''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 ...

'' (Luer) Luer *''

Ancipitia inornata ''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 ...

'' (Luer & Hirtz) Luer *'' Ancipitia jimii'' (Luer) Luer *''

Ancipitia londonoi ''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 ...

'' (Luer) Luer *'' Ancipitia membracidoides'' (Luer) Luer *''

Ancipitia niveoglobula ''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 ...

'' (Luer) Luer *''

Ancipitia odobeniceps ''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 ...

'' (Luer) Luer *''

Ancipitia onagriceps ''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 ...

'' (Luer & Hirtz) Luer *''

Ancipitia praecipua ''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 ...

'' (Luer) Luer *''

Ancipitia solium ''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 ...

'' (Luer) Luer *'' Ancipitia spathulipetala'' (Luer) Luer *''

Ancipitia tetragona ''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 ...

'' (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer *''

Ancipitia viduata ''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 ...

'' (Luer) Luer *''

Ancipitia vorator ''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 ...

'' (Luer & R. Vasquez) Luer

References

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