Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
anthurioides
ID:
1335300

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Doucette

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 33: 126 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347754



Common Names

  • Pleurothallis anthurioides
  • Anthurioides Pleurothallis
  • Anthurioides Orchid


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Description

Pleurothallis anthurioides (also called 'Anthurioides Orchid' and 'Anthurioides Plant', among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small plant, with a single, erect, leafless stem, and a single, large, showy flower. It is found in humid, tropical forests, usually at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis anthurioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis anthurioides is small and white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis anthurioides is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade and requires regular watering. It is best to fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer. It is also susceptible to root rot if the soil is too wet.

Where to Find Pleurothallis anthurioides

Pleurothallis anthurioides is native to South America, and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pleurothallis anthurioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis anthurioides?

Pleurothallis anthurioides

What is the common name of Pleurothallis anthurioides?

Anthurioides Pleurothallis

Where is Pleurothallis anthurioides found?

It is found in the tropical forests of 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

Alfonso Doucette: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Doucette' in the authors string.