Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 23: 36 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499266
Common Names
- Pleurothallis haberi
- Haberi Pleurothallis
- Pleurothallis' Haberi
Synonyms
- Lindleyalis saueri Luer [unknown]
Description
Pleurothallis haberi (also called 'Haber's Pleurothallis', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropics. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as meadows and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurothallis haberi is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism. It is also used as a dye and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleurothallis haberi is white, with a yellow center and a bell-shaped form. The seed is a small, black, round seed, and the seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurothallis haberi can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, separate the plant into several sections and replant each section in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. For seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and keep moist. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Pleurothallis haberi
Pleurothallis haberi is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Pleurothallis haberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis haberi?
Pleurothallis haberi
What is the common name of Pleurothallis haberi?
Haberi
What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis haberi?
Tropical rainforests
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,