Pleurothallopsis tubulosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tubulosa
ID:
500298
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 255 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499630
Common Names
- Pleurothallopsis tubulosa
- Tubulosa Pleurothallopsis
- Pleurothallopsis Plant
Searching for Pleurothallopsis tubulosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Humboltia tubulosa Kuntze [unknown]
- Humboltia viridula Kuntze [unknown]
- Pleurothallis caliensis Schltr. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis flavescens Schltr. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis tubulosa Lindl. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis viridula Lindl. [unknown]
- Restrepiella tubulosa (Lindl.) Garay & Dunst. in Dunst. & Garay [unknown]
- Restrepiella viridula (Lindl.) Garay & Dunst. in Dunst. & Garay [unknown]
- Restrepiopsis tubulosa (Lindl.) Luer [unknown]
- Restrepiopsis viridula (Lindl.) Luer [unknown]
- Restrepia viridula (Lindl.) Garay & Dunst. [unknown]
Description
Pleurothallopsis tubulosa (also called Tubular Pleurothallopsis, 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 tubulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleurothallopsis tubulosa has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Searching for Pleurothallopsis tubulosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleurothallopsis tubulosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Pleurothallopsis tubulosa
Pleurothallopsis tubulosa can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
Pleurothallopsis tubulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurothallopsis tubulosa?
Pleurothallopsis tubulosa
What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallopsis tubulosa?
It is native to tropical rainforests in South America.
What is the size of Pleurothallopsis tubulosa?
It is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-259294: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' 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.