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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Luer) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
2001
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 255 (2001).
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499615
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Pandura Pleurothallopsis
 - Pleurothallopsis pandurata
 - Pandurata Pleurothallopsis
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Restrepiopsis pandurata Luer [unknown]
 
                     
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Pleurothallopsis pandurata (also called Pandurella, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a short stem and two to three leaves. The flowers are small and white, with a yellowish-green labellum. It is found in humid, shady habitats, usually on tree trunks or branches.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Pleurothallopsis pandurata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, coughs, and digestive disorders.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Pleurothallopsis pandurata has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Pleurothallopsis pandurata is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers a humid, well-drained environment in a bright, indirect light. Propagation is by division or cuttings. Divisions should be taken in spring or early summer and should be of healthy, mature plants. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Pleurothallopsis pandurata
                        
                            Pleurothallopsis pandurata can be found in Australia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Pleurothallopsis pandurata FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Pleurothallopsis pandurata?
Pleurothallopsis pandurata
What are the uses of Pleurothallopsis pandurata?
Pleurothallopsis pandurata is used for medicinal purposes.
What is the distribution of Pleurothallopsis pandurata?
Pleurothallopsis pandurata is found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Pleurothallopsis genus
                        
                            Pleurothallopsis nemorosa, 
Pleurothallopsis carnosa, 
Pleurothallopsis clausa, 
Pleurothallopsis inaequalis, 
Pleurothallopsis insons, 
Pleurothallopsis lehmannii, 
Pleurothallopsis microptera, 
Pleurothallopsis monetalis, 
Pleurothallopsis mulderae, 
Pleurothallopsis norae, 
Pleurothallopsis pandurata, 
Pleurothallopsis powersii, 
Pleurothallopsis reichenbachiana, 
Pleurothallopsis striata, 
Pleurothallopsis tubulosa, 
Pleurothallopsis ujarensis, 
Pleurothallopsis niesseniae, 
Pleurothallopsis rinkei,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,