Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
glossopogon
ID:
278066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 3: 71 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000277398

Common Names

  • Glossopogon Pleurothallis
  • Glossopogon's Pleurothallis
  • Pleurothallis Glossopogon

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Synonyms

  • Humboltia glossopogon Kuntze [unknown]
  • Humboltia insignis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis birchenallii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis hoppii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis insignis Rolfe [unknown]
  • Lindleyalis glossopogon (Rchb.f.) Luer [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis glossopogon (also called Glossopogon Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic plant with thin, branching stems and small, ovate leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis glossopogon is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis glossopogon is small, yellowish-green and has a curved lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis glossopogon is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. The seed should be sown on a mix of peat and perlite and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pleurothallis glossopogon

Pleurothallis glossopogon can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Pleurothallis glossopogon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis glossopogon?

Pleurothallis glossopogon

What type of plant is Pleurothallis glossopogon?

Orchid

Where is Pleurothallis glossopogon native to?

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,

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