Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cordata
ID:
277710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 5 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000277042



Common Names

  • Pleurothallis Cordata
  • Heart-Shaped Pleurothallis
  • Heart-Leaf Pleurothallis


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Synonyms

  • Humboltia cordata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Humboltia monocardia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis cardiophylla Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis cordifolia rhopalocarpa (Schltr.) T.Hashim. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis monocardia Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis rhopalocarpa Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis cordata Willd. [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos monocardius (Rchb.f.) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]
  • Acronia cordata (Ruiz & Pav.) Luer [unknown]
  • Acronia cordata rhopalocarpa (Schltr.) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos rhopalocarpus (Schltr.) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis cordata (also called Cordata Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with a small size, reaching up to 4 cm in height. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in montane forests, at elevations of 1500 to 2700 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis cordata 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 cordata is small and white with a yellow-green lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis cordata 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 cordata

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

Pleurothallis cordata FAQ

What is the common name of Pleurothallis cordata?

Heart-shaped Pleurothallis

What type of soil is best for Pleurothallis cordata?

Well-draining, humus-rich soil with a neutral pH

What is the ideal temperature range for Pleurothallis cordata?

60-85°F (16-29°C)

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-159660: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.