Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
perpusilla
ID:
556060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5: 138 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555392



Common Names

  • Atelanthera perpusilla
  • Tiny Atelanthera
  • Atelanthera


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Synonyms

  • Atelanthera contorta Gilli [unknown]
  • Atelanthera pentandra Jafri [unknown]

Description

Atelanthera perpusilla (also called Dwarf-atelanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family. It is a small herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in moist forests and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Atelanthera perpusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Atelanthera perpusilla is a small, white or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atelanthera perpusilla is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Atelanthera perpusilla

Atelanthera perpusilla can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Atelanthera perpusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atelanthera perpusilla?

Atelanthera perpusilla

What is the common name of Atelanthera perpusilla?

Dwarf atelanthera

What is the natural habitat of Atelanthera perpusilla?

Tropical forests of Africa

Species in the Atelanthera genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2664523: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.