Status:
valid
Authors:
(Luer) Karremans
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 272: 28 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346425
Common Names
- Pabstiella ignota
- Ignota Pabstiella
- Ignota's Pabstiella
Description
Pabstiella ignota (also called 'Ignota Pineapple Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, leathery leaves and produces fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Pabstiella ignota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pabstiella ignota is a small, white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pabstiella ignota is a tropical terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Pabstiella ignota
Pabstiella ignota is native to Colombia.
Pabstiella ignota FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pabstiella ignota?
Pabstiella ignota
What is the common name of Pabstiella ignota?
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What is the natural habitat of Pabstiella ignota?
It is native to South America and is found in moist forests and grassy slopes
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,