Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
karlii
ID:
278269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pabst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 14: 14 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000277601



Common Names

  • Karlii Pleurothallis
  • Karlii Orchid
  • Karlii Fairy Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Apoda-prorepentia karlii (Pabst) Luer [unknown]
  • Acianthera karlii (Pabst) C.N.Gonç. & Waechter [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis karlii (also called Karl's Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in cloud forests at elevations of 1000–3000 meters. It has small, green leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis karlii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis karlii is small, white and has a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis karlii is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. The seed should be sown on a mix of peat and perlite and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pleurothallis karlii

Pleurothallis karlii is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Pleurothallis karlii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis karlii?

Pleurothallis karlii

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis karlii?

It is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

What is the blooming season of Pleurothallis karlii?

It blooms in the spring and summer.

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