Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sextonii
ID:
500101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 108 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499433



Common Names

  • Pleurothallis sextonii
  • Sextonii Pleurothallis
  • Pleurothallis Plant


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Synonyms

  • Acronia sextonii (Luer) Luer [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis sextonii (also called Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in lowland and hill forests. It is a small plant, growing up to 10 centimeters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 centimeter. Its bark is greyish-brown, and its leaves are dark green and glossy.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis sextonii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis sextonii is a small, yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis sextonii is a small, evergreen epiphyte that grows up to 15cm tall. It is native to Central and South America and is hardy to USDA Zone 10. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Divisions should be taken in late summer or early fall and potted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Pleurothallis sextonii

Pleurothallis sextonii is found in tropical regions of Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.

Pleurothallis sextonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis sextonii?

Pleurothallis sextonii

What is the common name of Pleurothallis sextonii?

Sextonii Pleurothallis

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis sextonii?

Lowland and hill dipterocarp 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