Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
revoluta
ID:
278985

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 8: 520 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278317



Common Names

  • Revoluta Pleurothallis
  • Revoluta Orchid
  • Revoluta Butterfly Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Humboltia diffusa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Humboltia revoluta Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Humboltia semipellucida Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis complicata Rolfe ex Rusby [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis diffusa Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis macrophylla Lindl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis macrophylla Kunth [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis semipellucida Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Stelis revoluta Willd. [unknown]
  • Elongatia macrophylla (Kunth) Luer [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis revoluta (also called the Revolute 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 revoluta 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 revoluta is small and white with a yellow-green lip. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis revoluta is a terrestrial orchid species that is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is best grown in a medium that is composed of equal parts of fir bark, charcoal, and perlite. It should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Pleurothallis revoluta

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

Pleurothallis revoluta FAQ

What is the common name of Pleurothallis revoluta?

Fairy Slipper

What is the scientific name of the Fairy Slipper?

Pleurothallis revoluta

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis revoluta?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-160826: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.