Status:
valid
Authors:
Engels & E.C.Smidt
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 197: 262 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342063
Description
Uleiorchis prataensis (also called Prata's Uleiorchis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It grows in humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Uleiorchis prataensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uleiorchis prataensis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings have small, oval shaped leaves.
Where to Find Uleiorchis prataensis
Uleiorchis prataensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.
Uleiorchis prataensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uleiorchis prataensis?
Uleiorchis prataensis
What is the common name of Uleiorchis prataensis?
Prata's Uleiorchis
What is the natural habitat of Uleiorchis prataensis?
Uleiorchis prataensis is native to Brazil and grows in humid montane forests
Species in the Uleiorchis genus
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
Mathias E. Engels: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engels' in the authors string.