Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 822 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278093
Common Names
- Pedunculata Pleurothallis
- Pleurothallis Pedunculata
- Pedunculata Orchid
Synonyms
- Humboltia pedunculata Kuntze [unknown]
- Rhynchopera pedunculata Klotzsch [unknown]
Description
Pleurothallis pedunculata (also called the Long-Stalked 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 pedunculata 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 pedunculata 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 pedunculata 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 pedunculata
Pleurothallis pedunculata can be found in Central America, from Costa Rica to Panama.
Pleurothallis pedunculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis pedunculata?
Pleurothallis pedunculata
What type of plant is Pleurothallis pedunculata?
Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis pedunculata?
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,