Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
loreae
ID:
499967

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carnevali & I.Ramírez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13(4): 412. 2003 [5 Dec 2003]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499299



Common Names

  • Pleurothallis loreae
  • Loreae Pleurothallis
  • Loreae Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Acronia loreae (Carnevali & I.Ramírez) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos loreae (Carnevali & I.Ramírez) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis loreae (also called Lorea's Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphytic orchid with small, white flowers and is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis loreae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleurothallis loreae has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis loreae can be propagated by seed or vegetative cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Vegetative cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Pleurothallis loreae

Pleurothallis loreae is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Pleurothallis loreae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis loreae?

Pleurothallis loreae

What is the common name of Pleurothallis loreae?

Lorea's Pleurothallis

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis loreae?

Dry forests and scrublands

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-259252: Based on the initial data import
Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Ivón Mercedes Ramírez Morillo (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Ramírez' in the authors string.