Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
oncoglossa
ID:
278673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 11: 86 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278005



Common Names

  • Oncoglossa Pleurothallis
  • Pleurothallis Oncoglossa
  • Oncoglossa Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Acronia oncoglossa (Luer) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos oncoglossus (Luer) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis oncoglossa (also called Oncoglossa, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and northern South America. It is a small epiphyte with long, thin roots and small, ovate leaves. It grows in wet forests and in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis oncoglossa 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 oncoglossa is small and yellow, with a white lip. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are delicate and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis oncoglossa 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 oncoglossa

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

Pleurothallis oncoglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis oncoglossa?

Pleurothallis oncoglossa

What is the common name of Pleurothallis oncoglossa?

Oncoglossa Pleurothallis

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis oncoglossa?

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,

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