Pleurothallis nanella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nanella
ID:
499996
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 22(3): 267 (2003).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499328
Common Names
- Pleurothallis nanella
- Nanella Pleurothallis
- Nanella Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleurothallis nanella (also called Dwarf Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in lowland and montane rainforests, up to an altitude of 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurothallis nanella is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine. It is also used to make furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pleurothallis nanella are small and white. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleurothallis nanella can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Stem cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Pleurothallis nanella
Pleurothallis nanella is native to tropical and subtropical forests of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Pleurothallis nanella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis nanella?
Pleurothallis nanella
What is the common name of Pleurothallis nanella?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis nanella?
It is found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia
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-259255: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.