Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
discors
ID:
1306341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Toscano

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 16: 371 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318795



Common Names

  • Pabstiella discors
  • Discors Tree
  • Discors Palm


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Description

Pabstiella discors (also called Discors Pabstiella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. This plant is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall, with opposite leaves and white flowers. It is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pabstiella discors is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pabstiella discors has yellow flowers with purple centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pabstiella discors is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that grows on trees or rocks. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and potted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Pabstiella discors

Pabstiella discors can be found in the montane forests of Central and South America.

Pabstiella discors FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pabstiella discors?

Pabstiella discors

What is the common name of Pabstiella discors?

Discordant Pabstiella

What is the family of Pabstiella discors?

Melastomataceae

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,

References

Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Antonio Luiz Vieira Toscano (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toscano' in the authors string.