Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ocellus
ID:
278652

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 20: 31. 1986 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. III.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000277984



Common Names

  • Ocellus Pleurothallis
  • Pleurothallis Ocellus
  • Ocellus Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Andreettaea ocellus Luer [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis ocellus (also called Ocellus Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with thin, wiry stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Brazil, where it grows in humid forests and on trees in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis ocellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis ocellus is small and white, with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis ocellus is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers humid, warm conditions and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed.

Where to Find Pleurothallis ocellus

Pleurothallis ocellus can be found in Central America, from Costa Rica to Panama.

Pleurothallis ocellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis ocellus?

Pleurothallis ocellus

What is the common name of Pleurothallis ocellus?

Ocellus Pleurothallis

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis ocellus?

It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, growing in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000 to 2000 meters

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