Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
knappiae
ID:
278280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 79: 128, as 'knappii'. 2000 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. XX.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000277612



Common Names

  • Knappiae Pleurothallis
  • Knappiae Orchid
  • Knappiae Fairy Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Acronia knappiae (Luer) Luer [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis knappiae (also called Knapp'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 knappiae 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 knappiae is small and white with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and white with a yellowish-green lip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis knappiae 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 knappiae

Pleurothallis knappiae is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Pleurothallis knappiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis knappiae?

Pleurothallis knappiae

What are the common names of Pleurothallis knappiae?

Knapp's Pleurothallis

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis knappiae?

Tropical montane forests

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,

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