Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
microptera
ID:
500255

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 255 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499587



Common Names

  • Pleurothallopsis Microptera
  • Small-winged Pleurothallopsis
  • Microptera Pleurothallopsis


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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis microptera Schltr. [unknown]
  • Restrepiella grandiflora Garay [unknown]
  • Restrepiella microptera (Schltr.) Garay & Dunst. in Dunst. & Garay [unknown]
  • Restrepiopsis grandiflora (Garay) Luer [unknown]
  • Restrepiopsis microptera (Schltr.) Luer [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallopsis microptera (also called Small-winged Pleurothallopsis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in heathland, woodland and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallopsis microptera is a popular ornamental plant, known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant, and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleurothallopsis microptera has small white or pink flowers with four petals and four sepals, and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallopsis microptera can be propagated through seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Divisions should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pleurothallopsis microptera

Pleurothallopsis microptera is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Pleurothallopsis microptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallopsis microptera?

Pleurothallopsis microptera

What is the common name of Pleurothallopsis microptera?

Small-winged Pleurothallopsis

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallopsis microptera?

Tropical rainforests

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 kew-259286: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.