Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cardiophylax
ID:
277564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Flora 71: 154 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276896



Common Names

  • Pleurothallis Cardiophylax
  • Cardiophylax Pleurothallis
  • Cardiophylax Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Acronia cardiophylax (Rchb.f.) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos cardiophylax (Rchb.f.) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis cardiophylax (also called 'Cardiophylax 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 cardiophylax 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 cardiophylax 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 cardiophylax 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 cardiophylax

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

Pleurothallis cardiophylax FAQ

What is the common name of Pleurothallis cardiophylax?

Cardiophylax

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis cardiophylax?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average size of Pleurothallis cardiophylax?

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,

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