Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & R.Escobar
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 22(3): 255 (2003).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499133
Common Names
- Pleurothallis aguirrei
- Aguirre's Pleurothallis
- Aguirre's Orchid
Synonyms
- Acronia aguirrei (Luer & R.Escobar) Luer [unknown]
- Zosterophyllanthos aguirrei (Luer & R.Escobar) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]
Description
Pleurothallis aguirrei (also called Aguirre's Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in montane forests. It is a small epiphyte, growing up to 20 cm tall.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurothallis aguirrei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pleurothallis aguirrei are white, with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurothallis aguirrei is a tropical evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It should be planted in well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pleurothallis aguirrei
Pleurothallis aguirrei is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.
Pleurothallis aguirrei FAQ
What type of plant is Pleurothallis aguirrei?
Pleurothallis aguirrei is an epiphytic orchid.
Where does Pleurothallis aguirrei grow?
Pleurothallis aguirrei grows in tropical regions of Central and South America.
What is the best way to care for Pleurothallis aguirrei?
The best way to care for Pleurothallis aguirrei is to provide it with indirect sunlight and moist soil.
Species in the Pleurothallis genus
Pleurothallis abortiva,
Pleurothallis acestrophylla,
Pleurothallis acutidentata,
Pleurothallis acutilabia,
Pleurothallis adeleae,
Pleurothallis adelphe,
Pleurothallis adonis,
Pleurothallis aggeris,
Pleurothallis alborosea,
Pleurothallis allenii,
Pleurothallis alopex,
Pleurothallis altimonile,
Pleurothallis alvaroi,
Pleurothallis alveolata,
Pleurothallis ambyx,
Pleurothallis amphigya,
Pleurothallis amplectens,
Pleurothallis anceps,
Pleurothallis andina,
Pleurothallis ankyloglossa,
Pleurothallis annectens,
Pleurothallis antennifera,
Pleurothallis anthrax,
Pleurothallis apopsis,
Pleurothallis aporosis,
Pleurothallis applanata,
Pleurothallis arachnopsis,
Pleurothallis archicolonae,
Pleurothallis archidonae,
Pleurothallis archidonopsis,
Pleurothallis arctata,
Pleurothallis arietina,
Pleurothallis ascera,
Pleurothallis aspergillum,
Pleurothallis asplundii,
Pleurothallis atrohiata,
Pleurothallis aurita,
Pleurothallis bahorucensis,
Pleurothallis bangii,
Pleurothallis barbata,
Pleurothallis batrachus,
Pleurothallis baudoensis,
Pleurothallis belocardia,
Pleurothallis bevilacquana,
Pleurothallis bicallosa,
Pleurothallis bicochlearis,
Pleurothallis bicornis,
Pleurothallis bicruris,
Pleurothallis biserrula,
Pleurothallis bitumida,
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,