Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
561993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fryxell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México 35: 27 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561325



Common Names

  • Batesimalva Pulchella
  • Pulchella Batesimalva
  • Pulchella


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Description

Batesimalva pulchella (also called Pulchella Star Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a short stem. The flowers are white and have a yellowish-green center. It grows in wet forests, usually in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Batesimalva pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Batesimalva pulchella is a white or pinkish-white color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Batesimalva pulchella is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, medium-grade orchid mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, medium-grade orchid mix.

Where to Find Batesimalva pulchella

Batesimalva pulchella can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Batesimalva pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Batesimalva pulchella?

Batesimalva pulchella

What is the common name of Batesimalva pulchella?

Pulchella Batesimalva

What is the natural habitat of Batesimalva pulchella?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2671034: Based on the initial data import
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.