Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ruberrima
ID:
279027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Orchid. Linden. : 5 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278359

Common Names

  • Ruberrima Pleurothallis
  • Ruberrima Orchid
  • Ruberrima Butterfly Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Humboltia ruberrima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis nutantiflora Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis opeatorhyncha Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis yungasensis Rolfe [unknown]
  • Acronia ruberrima (Lindl.) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos ruberrimus (Lindl.) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis ruberrima (also called the Red-Tipped Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis ruberrima 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 ruberrima is small and white with a yellow-green lip. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis ruberrima can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers to be grown in bright, indirect light and in well-draining soil. Water the plant when the top inch of soil is dry, and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Pleurothallis ruberrima

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

Pleurothallis ruberrima FAQ

What is the common name of Pleurothallis ruberrima?

Fairy Slipper

What is the scientific name of the Fairy Slipper?

Pleurothallis ruberrima

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis ruberrima?

Tropical and subtropical moist 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-160865: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.