Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sarcochila
ID:
279062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 12: 176 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278394



Common Names

  • Sarcochila Pleurothallis
  • Sarcochila Orchid
  • Sarcochila's Pleurothallis


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Synonyms

  • Acronia sarcochila (Garay) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos sarcochilus (Garay) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis sarcochila (also called Sarcochila, 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 sarcochila 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 sarcochila is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis sarcochila 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 sarcochila

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

Pleurothallis sarcochila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis sarcochila?

Pleurothallis sarcochila

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis sarcochila?

Pleurothallis sarcochila is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

What is the flowering period of Pleurothallis sarcochila?

Pleurothallis sarcochila typically flowers in the spring.

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