Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
serrulapetala
ID:
1089705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. 2: 33 1881

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001089043



Common Names

  • Pleurothallis serrulapetala
  • Serrulapetala Pleurothallis
  • Serrulapetala Pleurothallie


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Description

Pleurothallis serrulapetala (also called Serrated-Petal Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, erect, leafless stem. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia, and is found growing on trees in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis serrulapetala has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis serrulapetala is small and white with a yellowish-green center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis serrulapetala is an epiphytic orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). It should be grown in a well-draining potting medium, such as bark, and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Pleurothallis serrulapetala

Pleurothallis serrulapetala is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 2000-3000 m.

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 tro-23524126: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.