Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Clade: Tracheophytes → Angiosperms → Monocots
- Order: Asparagales
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Subfamily: Epidendroideae
- Genus: Acianthera
- Species: Acianthera breviflora
- Authority: (Lindl.) Luer
Synonyms
- Pleurothallis breviflora Lindl.
Description
Acianthera breviflora is a small epiphytic orchid. As a member of the genus Acianthera, it exhibits the typical characteristics of the group, including a compact growth habit and diminutive flowers. Specific morphological details (e.g., leaf shape, flower size, coloration) are not extensively documented in the available literature, and the Wikipedia entry for the species is identified as a stub, indicating limited descriptive information.
Distribution and Habitat
The species is native to Mexico, where it occurs in humid, shaded forest environments typical of many epiphytic orchids. Precise locality data within Mexico are sparse; some sources note occurrences in Oaxaca, though collection details are limited.
Taxonomic History
Originally described as Pleurothallis breviflora by John Lindley, the species was transferred to the genus Acianthera by Carlyle A. Luer in 2004 following taxonomic revisions that split many former Pleurothallis species into separate genera based on morphological and molecular evidence.
References
- “Acianthera breviflora (Lindl.) Luer.” Plants of the World Online, Kew Science. Retrieved 2020‑12‑29.
- Wikipedia contributors. “Acianthera breviflora.” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, latest revision 2025‑10‑19.
Note: The available information on this species is limited, and the article is marked as a stub, indicating that further research and description are needed to provide a more comprehensive account.