''Ancipitia'' is a
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
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
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, currently consisting of 28
species
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. 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
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Ancipitia anceps'' (Luer) Luer
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Ancipitia anthrax'' (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer
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Ancipitia caniceps'' (Luer) Luer
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Ancipitia caprina'' (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer
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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'' (Rchb. f.) Luer
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Ancipitia harpago'' (Luer) Luer
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Ancipitia inornata'' (Luer & Hirtz) Luer
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Ancipitia jimii
''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
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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 ...
'' (Luer) Luer
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Ancipitia membracidoides'' (Luer) Luer
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Ancipitia niveoglobula'' (Luer) Luer
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Ancipitia odobeniceps'' (Luer) Luer
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Ancipitia onagriceps'' (Luer & Hirtz) Luer
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Ancipitia praecipua'' (Luer) Luer
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Ancipitia solium'' (Luer) Luer
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Ancipitia spathulipetala'' (Luer) Luer
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Ancipitia tetragona'' (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer
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Ancipitia viduata'' (Luer) Luer
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Ancipitia vorator'' (Luer & R. Vasquez) Luer
References
Missouri Botanical Garden w3 TROPICOSThe World Checklist of Monocotyledons
Epidendreae genera
Pleurothallidinae
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