Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bucranon
ID:
277516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Hirtz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 3: 134 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276848



Common Names

  • Bucranon Pleurothallis
  • Pleurothallis Bucranon
  • Bucranon Pleurothallis Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Acronia bucranon (Luer & Hirtz) Luer [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis bucranon (also called Bucranon 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 bucranon 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 bucranon 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 bucranon 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 bucranon

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

Pleurothallis bucranon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis bucranon?

Pleurothallis bucranon

What are the common names of Pleurothallis bucranon?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis bucranon?

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-159484: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.