Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
blepharopetala
ID:
277473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 14: 128 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276805



Common Names

  • Blepharopetal Pleurothallis
  • Pleurothallis Blepharopetala
  • Blepharopetal Pleurothallis Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Acronia blepharopetala (Schltr.) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos blepharopetalus (Schltr.) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis blepharopetala (also called Blepharopetal 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 blepharopetala 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 blepharopetala 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 blepharopetala 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 blepharopetala

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

Pleurothallis blepharopetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis blepharopetala?

Pleurothallis blepharopetala

What are the common names of Pleurothallis blepharopetala?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis blepharopetala?

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,

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