Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
andreettae
ID:
1328646

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341100





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Description

Pleurothallis andreettae (also called Andreetta's Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 0.2 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis andreettae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleurothallis andreettae has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis andreettae 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 Pleurothallis andreettae

Pleurothallis andreettae is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Pleurothallis andreettae FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Pleurothallis andreettae

What type of plant is this?

Orchid

Where is this plant found?

Colombia

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

Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.