Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
arechavaletae
ID:
1328637

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mytnik, Szlach. & Górniak) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 122: 76 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341091



Common Names

  • Pelexia arechavaletae
  • Arechavaletae Pelexia
  • Pelexia


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Description

Pelexia arechavaletae (also called Arechavaleta's pelexia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pelexia arechavaletae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shaded areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelexia arechavaletae has small, white flowers with yellow markings. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelexia arechavaletae is a small epiphytic orchid species that is native to Colombia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers to be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept warm and humid until germination.

Where to Find Pelexia arechavaletae

Pelexia arechavaletae is native to Cuba and can be found in the Sierra Maestra.

Pelexia arechavaletae FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Pelexia arechavaletae

What type of plant is this?

Orchid

Where is this plant found?

Colombia

Species in the Pelexia genus

Pelexia adnata, Pelexia albicans, Pelexia arrabidae, Pelexia asinus, Pelexia bonariensis, Pelexia bradei, Pelexia burgeri, Pelexia callifera, Pelexia caucae, Pelexia collocaliae, Pelexia comosa, Pelexia congesta, Pelexia cuculligera, Pelexia cundinamarcae, Pelexia decora, Pelexia delicatula, Pelexia ecuadorensis, Pelexia ekmanii, Pelexia fiebrigii, Pelexia funckiana, Pelexia goninensis, Pelexia goyazensis, Pelexia gracilis, Pelexia gutturosa, Pelexia hamata, Pelexia hirta, Pelexia hysterantha, Pelexia incurvidens, Pelexia itatiayae, Pelexia laminata, Pelexia laxa, Pelexia leucosticta, Pelexia lindmanii, Pelexia loefgrenii, Pelexia longibracteata, Pelexia luetzelburgii, Pelexia macropoda, Pelexia mandonii, Pelexia mattogrossensis, Pelexia matucanensis, Pelexia maxonii, Pelexia minarum, Pelexia mouraei, Pelexia neottiorhiza, Pelexia novofriburgensis, Pelexia obliqua, Pelexia ochyrae, Pelexia oestrifera, Pelexia olivacea, Pelexia orobanchoides,

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.
Marcin Górniak (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Górniak' in the authors string.
Joanna Mytnik-Ejsmont (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mytnik' in the authors string.