Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pleurica
ID:
1249106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248444





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Description

Lepanthes pleurica (also called Pleuric Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America. It is a herbaceous perennial growing to 0.5–1 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter. It is found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, lakeshores, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthes pleurica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive, bright-colored flowers that attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepanthes pleurica is a small, white bloom with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthes pleurica is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, this plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Lepanthes pleurica

Lepanthes pleurica is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica.

Lepanthes pleurica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepanthes pleurica?

Lepanthes pleurica

What is the common name of Lepanthes pleurica?

Pleuric Lepanthes

What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes pleurica?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Lepanthes genus

Lepanthes abitaguae, Lepanthes abortiva, Lepanthes absens, Lepanthes acarina, Lepanthes aciculifolia, Lepanthes acoridilabia, Lepanthes acrogenia, Lepanthes actias-luna, Lepanthes aculeata, Lepanthes acuminata, Lepanthes acunae, Lepanthes acutissima, Lepanthes adamsii, Lepanthes adelphe, Lepanthes aduncata, Lepanthes aeora, Lepanthes affinis, Lepanthes aggeris, Lepanthes agglutinata, Lepanthes aithalos, Lepanthes alcicornis, Lepanthes alkaia, Lepanthes allector, Lepanthes almolongae, Lepanthes alopex, Lepanthes alticola, Lepanthes amabilis, Lepanthes amphioxa, Lepanthes amplectens, Lepanthes amplior, Lepanthes amplisepala, Lepanthes anatina, Lepanthes ancylopetala, Lepanthes andreettae, Lepanthes andrenoglossa, Lepanthes anfracta, Lepanthes angulata, Lepanthes ankistra, Lepanthes anserina, Lepanthes antennata, Lepanthes antennifera, Lepanthes antilocapra, Lepanthes antiopa, Lepanthes antioquiensis, Lepanthes appendiculata, Lepanthes aprica, Lepanthes aprina, Lepanthes aquila-borussiae, Lepanthes arbuscula, Lepanthes arethusa,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50146332: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.