Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Kolan. & Szlach.
                
                
                    
Source:
ipni
                
                
                    
Year:
2013
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 50: 111 (2013)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336640
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Pterichis moralesii
 - Morales' Pterichis
 - Morales' Orchid
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Pterichis moralesii (also called Morales' Pterichis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic or terrestrial herb up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Costa Rica and found in evergreen forests.                         
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Pterichis moralesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Pterichis moralesii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.                         
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Pterichis moralesii is a slow-growing perennial that can reach up to 0.5 m in height. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Pterichis moralesii
                        
                            Pterichis moralesii can be found in Costa Rica.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Pterichis moralesii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Pterichis moralesii?
Pterichis moralesii
What is the common name of Pterichis moralesii?
Morales' pterichis
What is the natural habitat of Pterichis moralesii?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Pterichis genus
                        
                            Pterichis acuminata, 
Pterichis bangii, 
Pterichis boliviana, 
Pterichis colombiana, 
Pterichis diuris, 
Pterichis fernandezii, 
Pterichis galeata, 
Pterichis habenarioides, 
Pterichis latifolia, 
Pterichis leucoptera, 
Pterichis macroptera, 
Pterichis mandonii, 
Pterichis multiflora, 
Pterichis parvifolia, 
Pterichis pauciflora, 
Pterichis proctori, 
Pterichis saxicola, 
Pterichis silvestris, 
Pterichis tomentosula, 
Pterichis triloba, 
Pterichis weberbaueriana, 
Pterichis yungasensis, 
Pterichis isabeliana, 
Pterichis moralesii, 
Pterichis andrei, 
Pterichis lehmanniana, 
Pterichis sagittata, 
Pterichis triangularilabia, 
Pterichis meirax, 
Pterichis tunguraguona, 
Pterichis saundersii, 
Pterichis macbridei, 
Pterichis cajamarcae, 
Pterichis herrerae, 
Pterichis elliptica,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,