Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
allenii
ID:
277284

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 27: 275 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276616

Common Names

  • Allen's Pleurothallis
  • Pleurothallis Allenii
  • Allen's Pleurothallis Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Zosterophyllanthos allenii (L.O.Williams) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]
  • Acronia allenii (L.O.Williams) Luer [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis allenii (also called 'Allen's Pleurothallis', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to New Caledonia and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis allenii is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light and humidity.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, with a yellowish lip. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: small, green, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis allenii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Pleurothallis allenii

Pleurothallis allenii is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pleurothallis allenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis allenii?

Pleurothallis allenii

What is the family of Pleurothallis allenii?

Orchidaceae

Where is Pleurothallis allenii found?

Costa Rica

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-159269: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.