''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 ...
of
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'' and, since publication in 2004 as a separate genus, is not yet fully accepted in all botanical forums.
Species
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Ancipitia anceps'' (Luer) Luer
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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 ...
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Ancipitia caniceps'' (Luer) Luer
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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 ...
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Ancipitia condorensis'' (Luer & Hirtz) Luer
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Ancipitia crocodiliceps'' (Rchb. f.) Luer
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Ancipitia cypelligera'' (Luer & Hirtz) Luer
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Ancipitia driessenii'' (Luer) Luer
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Ancipitia dunstervillei'' (Foldats) Luer
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Ancipitia duplex'' (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer
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Ancipitia eumecocaulon'' (Schltr.) Luer
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Ancipitia furcifera'' (Luer) Luer
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Ancipitia glochis'' (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Ancipitia jimii'' (Luer) Luer
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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 ...
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Ancipitia membracidoides'' (Luer) Luer
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Ancipitia spathulipetala'' (Luer) Luer
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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
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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 ...
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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
Missouri Botanical Garden w3 TROPICOSThe World Checklist of Monocotyledons
Epidendreae genera
Pleurothallidinae
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