Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) P.J.F.Guim. & Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Taxon 68(5): 985. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033963
Common Names
- Pleroma Minutiflorum
- Minutiflorum Pleroma
- Pleroma Minutiflorum Plant
Description
Pleroma minutiflorum (also called Tiny-flowered Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a short stem with a single leaf, and small white flowers with yellow labellums. It is found in humid, shady locations in the understory of tropical forests, often growing on trees or rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Pleroma minutiflorum has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleroma minutiflorum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleroma minutiflorum is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. The plant can be divided in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pleroma minutiflorum
Plaroma minutiflorum is native to the Brazilian states of Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul.
Pleroma minutiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleroma minutiflorum?
Pleroma minutiflorum
What are the common names of Pleroma minutiflorum?
Small-flowered Pleroma
What is the natural habitat of Pleroma minutiflorum?
Dry and rocky areas in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Pleroma genus
Pleroma granulosum,
Pleroma diffusum,
Pleroma angustifolium,
Pleroma arboreum,
Pleroma asperior,
Pleroma australe,
Pleroma benthamianum,
Pleroma candolleanum,
Pleroma cardinale,
Pleroma claussenii,
Pleroma collinum,
Pleroma dendroides,
Pleroma fissinervium,
Pleroma fothergillii,
Pleroma foveolatum,
Pleroma gaudichaudianum,
Pleroma glandulosum,
Pleroma hospitum,
Pleroma langsdorffianum,
Pleroma lhotskyanum,
Pleroma macrochiton,
Pleroma martiale,
Pleroma maximilianum,
Pleroma molle,
Pleroma mutabile,
Pleroma obscurum,
Pleroma ochypetalum,
Pleroma salviifolium,
Pleroma stenocarpum,
Pleroma thereminianum,
Pleroma urceolare,
Pleroma ursinum,
Pleroma velutinum,
Pleroma villosissimum,
Pleroma elegans,
Pleroma clidemioides,
Pleroma tuberosum,
Pleroma scaberrimum,
Pleroma heteromallum,
Pleroma oxypetala,
Pleroma viminea,
Pleroma trichopodum,
Pleroma semidecandrum,
Pleroma setosociliatum,
Pleroma subsessilis,
Pleroma trinervium,
Pleroma fragae,
Pleroma michelangelii,
Pleroma costatocalyx,
Pleroma penduliflora,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,