Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
neglecta
ID:
923021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pupulin, Bogarín & Mel.Fernández

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B 112: 248 (2010 publ. 2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922356

Common Names

  • Neglecta Pleurothallis
  • Neglecta's Pleurothallis
  • Neglecta Pleurothallis Orchid

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Description

Pleurothallis neglecta (also called Neglected Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Ecuador. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis neglecta is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleurothallis neglecta has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and circular. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis neglecta is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Ecuador. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix and should be kept in bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-draining, sterile medium and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Pleurothallis neglecta

Pleurothallis neglecta can be found in Costa Rica.

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-467921: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.
Diego Bogarín (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogarín' in the authors string.
Melania Fernández: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mel.Fernández' in the authors string.