Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cardiochila
ID:
277562

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 29: 343 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276894



Common Names

  • Pleurothallis Cardiochila
  • Cardiochila Pleurothallis
  • Cardiochila Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Acronia cardiochila (L.O.Williams) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos cardiochilus (L.O.Williams) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis cardiochila (also called 'Heart-shaped Pleurothallis', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species native to the tropical Americas. It is found in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1000-3000 meters. It has a short stem and two to four leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis cardiochila is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also known to attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis cardiochila is white and has a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, round shape. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis cardiochila can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Pleurothallis cardiochila

Pleurothallis cardiochila can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Pleurothallis cardiochila FAQ

What is the common name of Pleurothallis cardiochila?

Cardiochila

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis cardiochila?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average size of Pleurothallis cardiochila?

2-3 inches

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-159526: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.