Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sagittilabia
ID:
279049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 72: 32. 1998 1999 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. XVII.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278381



Common Names

  • Sagittilabia Pleurothallis
  • Pleurothallis Sagittilabia
  • Sagittilabia Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Acronia sagittilabia (Luer) Luer [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis sagittilabia (also called Sagittilabia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and 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 sagittilabia 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 sagittilabia 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 sagittilabia can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers to be grown in bright, indirect light and in well-draining soil. Water the plant when the top inch of soil is dry, and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Pleurothallis sagittilabia

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

Pleurothallis sagittilabia FAQ

What is the common name of Pleurothallis sagittilabia?

Fairy Slipper

What is the scientific name of the Fairy Slipper?

Pleurothallis sagittilabia

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis sagittilabia?

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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