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{{Taxobox
| color = lightgreen
| name = Orchid genus ''Acineta''
| image = Acineta chrysantha (1849).jpg
| image_width = 200px
| image_caption = ''[[Acineta chrysantha]]''
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
| divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
| classis = [[Monocotyledon|Liliopsida]]
| ordo = [[Asparagales]]
| familia = [[Orchidaceae]]
| subfamilia = [[Epidendroideae]]
| tribus = Maxillarieae
| subtribus = [[Stanhopeinae]]
| genus = '''''Acineta'''''
| genus_authority = [[John Lindley|Lindl.]]|date = 1843
| subdivision_ranks = Species
| subdivision =
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}}

'''''Acineta''''' [[John Lindley|Lindley]], 1843 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 [[epiphyte|epiphytic]] orchids occur in tropical mountainous forests from [[Mexico]] to western [[South America]], at altitudes up to 2,000 m. They are sometimes [[lithophyte|lithophytic]] when found on steep embankments.

The large, [[Wiktionary:plicate|plicate]] [[Leaf|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 [[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]]''.

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

For relatives of '''''Acineta''''' see [[Stanhopeinae]].

== Species ==

*''[[Acineta alticola]]'' C.Schweinf. (1951)(Venezuela).
*''[[Acineta antioquiae]]'' Schltr. (1917) (Colombia).
*''[[Acineta barkeri]]'' (Bateman) Lindl. (1843) (Mexico to Guatemala). (fragrant)
*''[[Acineta beyrodtiana]]'' Schltr. (1917) (Colombia). (fragrant)
*''[[Acineta chrysantha]]'' (C.Morren) Lindl. (1850) (SE. Mexico to C. America). (fragrant)
*''[[Acineta confusa]]'' Schltr. (1917) (C. America).
*''[[Acineta cryptodonta]]'' Rchb.f. (1854)(C. America).
*''[[Acineta dalessandroi]]'' Dodson (1984) (S. Ecuador).
*''[[Acineta densa]]'' Lindl. (1851)(C. America).
*''[[Acineta erythroxantha]]'' Rchb.f. (1854) (Colombia to NW. Venezuela). (fragrant)
*''[[Acineta hagsateri]]'' Salazar & Soto Arenas (2002, publ. 2003)(Mexico)
*''[[Acineta hennisiana]]'' Schltr. (1917) (Colombia).
*''[[Acineta hrubyana]]'' Rchb.f. (1882) (Colombia).
*''[[Acineta mireyae]]'' G.Gerlach & M.H.Weber (2003) (Panama)
*''[[Acineta salazarii]]'' Soto Arenas (2003) (mexico to El Salvador)
*''[[Acineta sella-turcica]]'' Rchb.f (1852) (C. America).
*''[[Acineta sulcata]]'' Rchb.f. (1879) (Ecuador (?).
*''[[Acineta superba]]'' (Kunth) Rchb.f. in W.G.Walpers (1863)(Panama to Suriname and Ecuador). (type species) (fragrant)

==Intergeneric Hybrids==
*Aciopea (Acienta x [[Stanhopea]])
*Acinbreea (Acineta x [[Embreea]])

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

== External link ==
*[http://www.houstonorchidsociety.org/Stanhopea/Acineta.html Nina Rach. The Genus Acineta,]

[[Category:Orchid genera]]

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 {{Inc|
 Acineta (immovable, referring to the jointless lip). Orchidaceae. Epiphytic hothouse orchids.
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 Pseudobulbs conic or ovate, with the large plicate-veined lvs. articulated to the summit: fls. fleshy, borne in pendulous racemes on lateral leafless scapes; sepals broad, equal, finally somewhat spreading; petals similar to the sepals but smaller; lip fleshy, continuous with the base of the column, the middle lobe continuous or articulated, entire or 3-lobed; pollinia 2.—About 10 species, distributed from Mex. to northern S. Amer.
-These plants require a warm house and plenty of moisture during the growing season, with a decided rest, to make them flower. They need to be cultivated in wooden baskets and suspended from the roof of the house, as the flower-spikes are always produced from the base of the bulbs and there should be no hindrance in the way of crocks to prevent their egress. The rooting material may be peat fiber only, and not a great quantity under the plants, but plenty around them. With basket culture of orchids, it is very necessary, once a week in the growing season, to take the plants down and give a soaking by immersion, in addition to the ordinary spraying overhead from day to day; in this way alone can one be sure of the proper growing conditions. In winter, much less water is required. Propagation is by division of the plants in spring. (Orpet.)
+These plants require a warm house and plenty of moisture during the growing season, with a decided rest, to make them flower. They need to be cultivated in wooden baskets and suspended from the roof of the house, as the flower-spikes are always produced from the base of the bulbs and there should be no hindrance in the way of crocks to prevent their egress. The rooting material may be peat fiber only, and not a great quantity under the plants, but plenty around them. With basket culture of orchids, it is very necessary, once a week in the growing season, to take the plants down and give a soaking by immersion, in addition to the ordinary spraying overhead from day to day; in this way alone can one be sure of the proper growing conditions. In winter, much less water is required. Propagation is by division of the plants in spring.{{SCH}}
 }}
-'''''Acineta''''' [[John Lindley|Lindley]], 1843 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).
+==Cultivation==
-These [[epiphyte|epiphytic]] orchids occur in tropical mountainous forests from [[Mexico]] to western [[South America]], at altitudes up to 2,000 m. They are sometimes [[lithophyte|lithophytic]] when found on steep embankments.
+===Propagation===
-The large, [[Wiktionary:plicate|plicate]] [[Leaf|leaves]] are parallel-nerved and resemble those of  ''[[Peristeria]]'' and ''[[Lycaste]]'', while the structure of the flowers bears a closer resemblance to ''[[Stanhopea]]''.
+===Pests and diseases===
+{{edit-pests}}<!--- Type pest/disease info below this line, then delete this entire line -->
 *''[[Acineta alticola]]'' C.Schweinf. (1951)(Venezuela).
 *''[[Acineta antioquiae]]'' Schltr. (1917) (Colombia).
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 *''[[Acineta superba]]'' (Kunth) Rchb.f. in W.G.Walpers (1863)(Panama to Suriname and Ecuador). (type species) (fragrant)
-==Intergeneric Hybrids==
+Intergeneric Hybrids:
 *Aciopea (Acienta x [[Stanhopea]])
 *Acinbreea (Acineta x [[Embreea]])
-== Reference ==
+==Gallery==
-Günter Gerlach 2001. "Die Subtribus Stanhopeinae: 3. Horichia bis Lacaena," in: J. Orchideenfreund 8(2): 105-118 (2001) - col. illus.
+{{photo-sources}}<!-- remove this line if there are already 3 or more photos in the gallery  -->
-== External link ==
+{{stub}}
-*[http://www.houstonorchidsociety.org/Stanhopea/Acineta.html Nina Rach. The Genus Acineta,]
+[[Category:Categorize]]
-[[Category:Orchid genera]]
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		+	Acineta (immovable, referring to the jointless lip). Orchidaceae. Epiphytic hothouse orchids.
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		+	Pseudobulbs conic or ovate, with the large plicate-veined lvs. articulated to the summit: fls. fleshy, borne in pendulous racemes on lateral leafless scapes; sepals broad, equal, finally somewhat spreading; petals similar to the sepals but smaller; lip fleshy, continuous with the base of the column, the middle lobe continuous or articulated, entire or 3-lobed; pollinia 2.—About 10 species, distributed from Mex. to northern S. Amer.
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		+	These plants require a warm house and plenty of moisture during the growing season, with a decided rest, to make them flower. They need to be cultivated in wooden baskets and suspended from the roof of the house, as the flower-spikes are always produced from the base of the bulbs and there should be no hindrance in the way of crocks to prevent their egress. The rooting material may be peat fiber only, and not a great quantity under the plants, but plenty around them. With basket culture of orchids, it is very necessary, once a week in the growing season, to take the plants down and give a soaking by immersion, in addition to the ordinary spraying overhead from day to day; in this way alone can one be sure of the proper growing conditions. In winter, much less water is required. Propagation is by division of the plants in spring. (Orpet.)
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