Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
adventurae
ID:
923002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Karremans & Bogarín

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 18: 112 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922337



Common Names

  • Pleurothallis adventurae
  • Adventure Pleurothallis
  • Adventure Pleurothallis-grass


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Description

Pleurothallis adventurae (also called Adventurous Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is found in humid forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis adventurae is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis adventurae is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis adventurae is a tropical epiphyte that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from division or seeds. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Pleurothallis adventurae

Pleurothallis adventurae can be found in Costa Rica.

Species in the Pleurothallis genus

Pleurothallis abortiva, Pleurothallis acestrophylla, Pleurothallis acutidentata, Pleurothallis acutilabia, Pleurothallis adeleae, Pleurothallis adelphe, Pleurothallis adonis, Pleurothallis aggeris, Pleurothallis alborosea, Pleurothallis allenii, Pleurothallis alopex, Pleurothallis altimonile, Pleurothallis alvaroi, Pleurothallis alveolata, Pleurothallis ambyx, Pleurothallis amphigya, Pleurothallis amplectens, Pleurothallis anceps, Pleurothallis andina, Pleurothallis ankyloglossa, Pleurothallis annectens, Pleurothallis antennifera, Pleurothallis anthrax, Pleurothallis apopsis, Pleurothallis aporosis, Pleurothallis applanata, Pleurothallis arachnopsis, Pleurothallis archicolonae, Pleurothallis archidonae, Pleurothallis archidonopsis, Pleurothallis arctata, Pleurothallis arietina, Pleurothallis ascera, Pleurothallis aspergillum, Pleurothallis asplundii, Pleurothallis atrohiata, Pleurothallis aurita, Pleurothallis bahorucensis, Pleurothallis bangii, Pleurothallis barbata, Pleurothallis batrachus, Pleurothallis baudoensis, Pleurothallis belocardia, Pleurothallis bevilacquana, Pleurothallis bicallosa, Pleurothallis bicochlearis, Pleurothallis bicornis, Pleurothallis bicruris, Pleurothallis biserrula, Pleurothallis bitumida,

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-467904: Based on the initial data import
Diego Bogarín (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogarín' in the authors string.
Adam P. Karremans (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karremans' in the authors string.