Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 109 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499440
Common Names
- Sijm's Pleurothallis
- Pleurothallis sijmii
- Sijmii Pleurothallis
Synonyms
- Elongatia sijmii (Luer) Luer [unknown]
Description
Pleurothallis sijmii (also called Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with thin, erect stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and is found in humid, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurothallis sijmii 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 sijmii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurothallis sijmii 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 sijmii
Pleurothallis sijmii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Pleurothallis sijmii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis sijmii?
Pleurothallis sijmii
What is the common name of Pleurothallis sijmii?
Sijmii Pleurothallis
What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis sijmii?
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,