Product information "Acineta sella-turcica"
| Name: | Acineta sella-turcica Rchb.f. 1852 |
| Synonyms: | not known |
| Etymology: | sella-turcica = Turk's saddle. In medzin, it is located on the bottom of the middle cranial fossa of the human skull base. The unusual anatomical term is an example of how the confrontation with the Ottoman Empire, which was known for its high horse saddles, was also reflected in medicine as a 'linguistic monument'. |
| Propagation: | seed |
| Origin: | Panama |
| Habitat: | epiphytic, at altitudes of 2800m |
| Notes: | Acineta sella turcica should be cultivated in a hanging pot or basket, the inflorescence stems ebb sideways or directly downwards. The flowers are waxy and slightly fragrant. |
