Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
neorinkei
ID:
1335302

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Doucette

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 33: 130 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347756



Common Names

  • Pleurothallis neorinkei
  • Neorinkei Pleurothallis
  • Neorinkei Orchid


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Description

Pleurothallis neorinkei (also called 'Neorinkei Orchid' and 'Neorinkei Plant', among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small plant, with a single, erect, leafless stem, and a single, large, showy flower. It is found in humid, tropical forests, usually at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis neorinkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleurothallis neorinkei has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a tubular calyx. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis neorinkei is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade and requires regular watering. It is best to fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer. It is also susceptible to root rot if the soil is too wet.

Where to Find Pleurothallis neorinkei

Pleurothallis neorinkei is native to South America, and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pleurothallis neorinkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis neorinkei?

Pleurothallis neorinkei

What is the common name of Pleurothallis neorinkei?

Neorinke's Pleurothallis

Where is Pleurothallis neorinkei found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Ecuador.

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

Alfonso Doucette: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Doucette' in the authors string.