Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 8: 287 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278677
Common Names
- Pleurothallis Tridentata
- Tridentata Orchid
- Tridentata Pleurothallis
Synonyms
- Humboltia tridentata (Klotzsch) Kuntze [unknown]
- Pleurothallis ionantha Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis nephrocardia Schltr. [unknown]
- Zosterophyllanthos ionanthus (Rchb.f.) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]
- Zosterophyllanthos nephrocardius (Schltr.) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]
- Zosterophyllanthos tridentatus (Klotzsch) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]
- Acronia tridentata (Klotzsch) Luer [unknown]
Description
Pleurothallis tridentata (also called Tridentata Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, erect, leafy stem. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurothallis tridentata is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, as well as in the production of perfumes and essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleurothallis tridentata is small and white, with a yellowish lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurothallis tridentata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Where to Find Pleurothallis tridentata
Pleurothallis tridentata can be found in the tropical forests of Central America and South America.
Pleurothallis tridentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis tridentata?
Pleurothallis tridentata
What is the common name of Pleurothallis tridentata?
Tridentata Pleurothallis
What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis tridentata?
Pleurothallis tridentata is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia
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,