Acriopsis
Acriopsis, is a genus of orchids belonging to the subtribe epidendroideae and the sole member of its subtribe, the Acriopsidinae,
The genus consists of about 12 species, and was described by Carl Ludwig Blume (1789–1862) in 1825. The name 'Acriopsis' is derived from the Greek akris, locust and -opsis, resemblance, "refers to the unusual column that resembles the shape of a locust."
This genus (sometimes referred to as the Chandelier Orchids) is found in India, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, and New Guinea, with only two recorded species in the Philippines.
They grow mainly in low, humid rainforests, sometimes ascending to medium altitudes. Their roots have specialised roots which grow from them up through the air and make branches which feed on litter and other debris
The name may come from from Greek word "opsis" which means view, and "acri" which, I assume, can mean sharp (in Latin): Sharp looking which may refer to the leaves that are strappy and long.
For a full list of all species from this genus, click here.
The genus consists of about 12 species, and was described by Carl Ludwig Blume (1789–1862) in 1825. The name 'Acriopsis' is derived from the Greek akris, locust and -opsis, resemblance, "refers to the unusual column that resembles the shape of a locust."
This genus (sometimes referred to as the Chandelier Orchids) is found in India, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, and New Guinea, with only two recorded species in the Philippines.
They grow mainly in low, humid rainforests, sometimes ascending to medium altitudes. Their roots have specialised roots which grow from them up through the air and make branches which feed on litter and other debris
The name may come from from Greek word "opsis" which means view, and "acri" which, I assume, can mean sharp (in Latin): Sharp looking which may refer to the leaves that are strappy and long.
For a full list of all species from this genus, click here.