Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
intraptila
ID:
923089

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiron & Xim.Bols.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 11: 136 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922424



Common Names

  • Intraptila Pabstiella
  • Intraptila's Pabstiella
  • Intraptila Pabstiella Orchid


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Description

Pabstiella intraptila (also called Intraptila Pabstiella, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to French Polynesia, where it is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has small, elliptic leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pabstiella intraptila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pabstiella intraptila is yellow in color and has 5 petals. The seed is small and round in shape. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pabstiella intraptila is an epiphytic bromeliad native to South America. It is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated by division of the offsets. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be grown in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains organic matter. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to sit in water. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Pabstiella intraptila

Pabstiella intraptila is native to Costa Rica and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467985: Based on the initial data import
Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.
Renato Ximenes Bolsanello: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Xim.Bols.' in the authors string.