Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ripleyi
ID:
279009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 178 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278341



Common Names

  • Ripleyi Pleurothallis
  • Ripleyi Orchid
  • Ripleyi Butterfly Orchid


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Synonyms

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

Description

Pleurothallis ripleyi (also called the Ripley's 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 ripleyi 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 ripleyi 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 ripleyi 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 ripleyi

Pleurothallis ripleyi can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pleurothallis ripleyi FAQ

What is the common name of Pleurothallis ripleyi?

Fairy Slipper

What is the scientific name of the Fairy Slipper?

Pleurothallis ripleyi

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis ripleyi?

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,

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