Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bivalvis
ID:
277468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Orchid. Linden. : 2 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276800



Common Names

  • Bivalvis Pleurothallis
  • Pleurothallis Bivalvis
  • Bivalvis Pleurothallis Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Humboltia bivalvis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Humboltia cardium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis angusta Ames & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis antonensis L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis archidiaconi Ames [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis cardiantha Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis cardium Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis chanchamayoensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis fuscata Braid [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis harlingii Garay [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis ignivomi Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis lansbergiana Regel [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis lansbergii Regel [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis phaeantha Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis pichinchae Schltr. [illegitimate]
  • Pleurothallis sigsigensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis stenocardium Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis lilianae Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos ignivomi (Schltr.) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]
  • Acronia bivalvis (Lindl.) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos lilianae (Luer) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos bivalvis (Lindl.) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos archidiaconi (Ames) Veyret & Szlach. [unknown]
  • Acronia archidiaconi (Ames) Carnevali & G.A.Romero [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis bivalvis (also called Bivalve Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome and short stems. It is native to Central and South America, and is found growing in wet montane forests. The plant has small, ovate leaves and produces small, white flowers with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis bivalvis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis bivalvis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis bivalvis is a small epiphytic orchid species native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining potting mix that is kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is best done through division of the mature plant or through seed germination.

Where to Find Pleurothallis bivalvis

Pleurothallis bivalvis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pleurothallis bivalvis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis bivalvis?

Pleurothallis bivalvis

What are the common names of Pleurothallis bivalvis?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis bivalvis?

It is found in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador

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-159438: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.