Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bucculenta
ID:
277514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 3: 70 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276846



Common Names

  • Bucculent Pleurothallis
  • Pleurothallis Bucculenta
  • Bucculent Pleurothallis Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Acronia bucculenta (Luer) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos bucculentus (Luer) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis bucculenta (also called Bucculent 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 bucculenta 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 bucculenta 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 bucculenta is a small epiphytic orchid native to Colombia. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining medium. Water regularly and keep the medium moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Pleurothallis bucculenta

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

Pleurothallis bucculenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis bucculenta?

Pleurothallis bucculenta

What are the common names of Pleurothallis bucculenta?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis bucculenta?

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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