Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 2: 26 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000277047
Common Names
- Pleurothallis Coriacardia
- Leather-Heart Pleurothallis
- Leathery-Heart Pleurothallis
Synonyms
- Humboltia coriacardia Kuntze [unknown]
- Pleurothallis corralensis Garay [unknown]
- Pleurothallis leontoglossa Schltr. [illegitimate]
- Pleurothallis smithii Schltr. [unknown]
- Acronia coriacardia (Rchb.f.) Luer [unknown]
- Zosterophyllanthos coriacardia (Rchb.f.) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]
Description
Pleurothallis coriacardia (also called Coriacardia 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 coriacardia has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleurothallis coriacardia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurothallis coriacardia 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 coriacardia
Pleurothallis coriacardia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Pleurothallis coriacardia FAQ
What is the common name of Pleurothallis coriacardia?
Leatherheart Pleurothallis
What type of soil is best for Pleurothallis coriacardia?
Well-draining, humus-rich soil with a neutral pH
What is the ideal temperature range for Pleurothallis coriacardia?
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,