Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cardiothallis
ID:
277568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 15: 158 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276900



Common Names

  • Pleurothallis Cardiothallis
  • Cardiothallis Pleurothallis
  • Cardiothallis Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Humboltia cardiothallis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis acutipetala Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis costaricensis Schltr. [illegitimate]
  • Pleurothallis schlechteriana Ames [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis subulata Rolfe [unknown]
  • Acronia cardiothallis (Rchb.f.) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos cardiothallis (Rchb.f.) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis cardiothallis (also called 'Cardiothallis 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 cardiothallis 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 cardiothallis 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 cardiothallis can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium with high humidity and bright, indirect light. Seeds should be sown on the surface of a well-drained medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs. Plants should be grown in a well-drained medium with high humidity and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Pleurothallis cardiothallis

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

Pleurothallis cardiothallis FAQ

What is the common name of Pleurothallis cardiothallis?

Cardiothallis

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis cardiothallis?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average size of Pleurothallis cardiothallis?

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