Ackermania

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Ackermania is a genus in the orchid family (Orchidaceae), classified in the subfamily Epidendroideae, tribe Maxillareae , subtribe Zygopetalinae . This newly created genus, in alliance with Chondrorhyncha , is named after James Ackerman , an American orchid taxonomist.

Habitat

These species are usually found in montane forests of South America, especially shady, foggy and moist ones.

Species

There are 5 known species in this genus:

• Ackermania caudata (also Chondrorhyncha caudata and Stenia caudata): found in Peru (Cordillera del Cóndor ), Colombia and Ecuador.
• Ackermania cornuta
• Ackermania hajekii: this new species has been recently discovered in Peru. Plant epiphyte, it grows in wet tropical forest, at an altitude of around 3600 feet. Flowers during June and July.
• Ackermania jarae: recently discovered in Huánuco, Peru, this new species is a threatened one.
• Ackermania palorae

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