Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dressleriana
ID:
1330613

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bogarín

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 14: 241 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343067


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Description

Pleurothallis dressleriana (also called Dressler's Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphyte with ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador and grows in cloud forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 metres (3,300–6,600 ft) above sea level.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis dressleriana is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleurothallis dressleriana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter and have 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis dressleriana is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Costa Rica. It grows best in partial shade and a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Pleurothallis dressleriana

Pleurothallis dressleriana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pleurothallis dressleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis dressleriana?

Pleurothallis dressleriana

What is the family of Pleurothallis dressleriana?

Orchidaceae

What is the origin of Pleurothallis dressleriana?

Colombia

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

Diego Bogarín (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogarín' in the authors string.