Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
calogramma
ID:
499807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 22(3): 256 (2003).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499139

Common Names

  • Pleurothallis calogramma
  • Calogramma Pleurothallis
  • Calogramma Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Acronia calogramma (Luer) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos calogramma (Luer) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis calogramma (also called Calogramma 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 calogramma 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

Flower: Small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Germinate quickly and have a long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis calogramma is a tropical evergreen epiphyte that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -4°C (25°F). It is also tolerant of salt spray and air pollution.

Where to Find Pleurothallis calogramma

Pleurothallis calogramma can be found in tropical regions of South America.

Pleurothallis calogramma FAQ

What type of plant is Pleurothallis calogramma?

Pleurothallis calogramma is an epiphytic orchid.

Where does Pleurothallis calogramma grow?

Pleurothallis calogramma grows in tropical regions of Central and South America.

What is the best way to care for Pleurothallis calogramma?

The best way to care for Pleurothallis calogramma 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,

References