Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 3: 158 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278088
Common Names
- Peculiaris Pleurothallis
- Pleurothallis Peculiaris
- Peculiaris Orchid
Synonyms
- Zosterophyllanthos peculiaris (Luer) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]
- Acronia peculiaris (Luer) Luer [unknown]
Description
Pleurothallis peculiaris (also called the Peculiar Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador and is found in humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurothallis peculiaris 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 peculiaris is small and yellow, with a white lip. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are delicate and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurothallis peculiaris is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or basket. It prefers a well-draining potting mix and bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Pleurothallis peculiaris
Pleurothallis peculiaris can be found in Central America, from Costa Rica to Panama.
Pleurothallis peculiaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis peculiaris?
Pleurothallis peculiaris
What type of plant is Pleurothallis peculiaris?
Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis peculiaris?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
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,