Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
davisii
ID:
837179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Endara

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 112: 109 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836514

Common Names

  • Pleurothallis davisii
  • Davis's Pleurothallis
  • Davisii Pleurothallis

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Description

Pleurothallis davisii (also called Davis's Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are simple, opposite, oblong-elliptic, and measure up to 10 cm long. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests, secondary forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis davisii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pleurothallis davisii flower is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis davisii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pleurothallis davisii

Pleurothallis davisii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pleurothallis davisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis davisii?

Pleurothallis davisii

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis davisii?

It is found in the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica

What is the flowering period of Pleurothallis davisii?

It flowers from April to June

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-373794: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Lorena Endara (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endara' in the authors string.