Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mantiquyrana
ID:
278448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. ii. 14.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000277780

Common Names

  • Pleurothallis mantiquyrana
  • Mantiquyrana Pleurothallis
  • Pleurothallis

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Synonyms

  • Pleurobotryum mantiquyranum (Barb.Rodr.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Pleurobotryum rhabdosepalum (Schltr.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis rhabdosepala Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis subulifolia Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Pleurobotryum subulifolia (Kraenzl.) Pabst [unknown]
  • Acianthera rhabdosepala (Schltr.) Chiron & Van den Berg [unknown]
  • Acianthera subulifolia (Kraenzl.) Chiron & Van den Berg [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis mantiquyrana (also called Mantiquyrana Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with thin, wiry stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Brazil, where it grows in humid forests and on trees in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis mantiquyrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis mantiquyrana is small and white, with a yellowish lip. The seed is small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green, with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis mantiquyrana is a small epiphytic orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a cool to warm growing species that prefers partial shade and humid conditions. It can be grown in a pot or basket with a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Pleurothallis mantiquyrana

Pleurothallis mantiquyrana can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Pleurothallis mantiquyrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis mantiquyrana?

Pleurothallis mantiquyrana

What are the common names of Pleurothallis mantiquyrana?

Mantiquyrana Pleurothallis

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis mantiquyrana?

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