Status:
valid
Authors:
(Luer, Thoerle & F.Werner) J.M.H.Shaw
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 122: 77 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341113
Description
Pleurothallis miniatura (also called Miniature Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 0.2 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurothallis miniatura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleurothallis miniatura has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurothallis miniatura is a small epiphytic orchid native to Ecuador. It is best grown in a well-draining medium such as sphagnum moss or bark. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Pleurothallis miniatura
Pleurothallis miniatura is native to South America, where it can be found in humid montane forests.
Pleurothallis miniatura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis miniatura?
Pleurothallis miniatura
What is the common name of Pleurothallis miniatura?
Miniature Pleurothallis
What is the habitat of Pleurothallis miniatura?
Tropical moist 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,
References
Florian Werner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Werner' in the authors string.
Lisa Terri Thoerle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thoerle' in the authors string.