Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lacera
ID:
278285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 1: 248 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000277617

Common Names

  • Lacera Pleurothallis
  • Lacera Orchid
  • Lacera Fairy Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Zosterophyllanthos lacerus (Luer) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]
  • Acronia lacera (Luer) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos lacer (Luer) Szlach. & Marg. [deprecated]

Description

Pleurothallis lacera (also called Lacerate Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in cloud forests at elevations of 1000–3000 meters. It has small, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis lacera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis lacera is small and white with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and white with a yellowish-green lip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis lacera 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 lacera

Pleurothallis lacera is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Pleurothallis lacera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis lacera?

Pleurothallis lacera

What are the common names of Pleurothallis lacera?

Lacera Pleurothallis

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis lacera?

Tropical montane forests

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