Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiron & Xim.Bols.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 11: 29 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922193
Common Names
- Pabstiella biriricensis
- Biriricensis Pabstiella
- Biriricensis Tree Fern
Description
Pabstiella biriricensis (also called 'Biririca Pabstiella', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has long, narrow, green leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in humid forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Pabstiella biriricensis is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pabstiella biriricensis has white flowers with a tubular shape and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pabstiella biriricensis is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season. It should be protected from direct sunlight and kept in temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
Where to Find Pabstiella biriricensis
Pabstiella biriricensis can be found in the montane forests of Colombia.
Species in the Pabstiella genus
Pabstiella mirabilis,
Pabstiella aryter,
Pabstiella determannii,
Pabstiella syringodes,
Pabstiella tripterantha,
Pabstiella yauaperyensis,
Pabstiella parvifolia,
Pabstiella wacketii,
Pabstiella verboonenii,
Pabstiella versicolor,
Pabstiella aveniformis,
Pabstiella arcuata,
Pabstiella alligatorifera,
Pabstiella calcarata,
Pabstiella crassicaulis,
Pabstiella cordilabia,
Pabstiella conspersa,
Pabstiella castellensis,
Pabstiella carrisii,
Pabstiella carinifera,
Pabstiella bradei,
Pabstiella bacillaris,
Pabstiella campestris,
Pabstiella truncicola,
Pabstiella uniflora,
Pabstiella vellozoana,
Pabstiella pellifeloidis,
Pabstiella piraquarensis,
Pabstiella leucopyramis,
Pabstiella lineolata,
Pabstiella gracilicaulis,
Pabstiella curti-bradei,
Pabstiella fasciata,
Pabstiella fluminensis,
Pabstiella elegantula,
Pabstiella ephemera,
Pabstiella lingua,
Pabstiella matinhensis,
Pabstiella miragliae,
Pabstiella ghillanyi,
Pabstiella garayi,
Pabstiella miniato-lineolata,
Pabstiella pleurothalloides,
Pabstiella sordida,
Pabstiella sarcopetala,
Pabstiella ruschii,
Pabstiella robertoi,
Pabstiella quadridentata,
Pabstiella pristeoglossa,
Pabstiella rubrolineata,
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,