Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ruscifolia
ID:
279044

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) R.Br. in W.T.Aiton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 5: 211 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278376

Common Names

  • Ruscifolia Pleurothallis
  • Ruscifolia Orchid
  • Ruscifolia Butterfly Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Humboltia laurifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Humboltia ruscifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Humboltia succosa Pav. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis glomerata Ames [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis laurifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis multicaulis Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis succosa Lindl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis ruscifolia caquetana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium ruscifolium (Jacq.) Sw. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum ruscifolium Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis ruscifolia (also called Ruscifolia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphyte with long, thin roots and small, ovate leaves. It grows in wet forests and in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis ruscifolia 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 ruscifolia 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 ruscifolia 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 ruscifolia

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

Pleurothallis ruscifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Pleurothallis ruscifolia?

Fairy Slipper

What is the scientific name of the Fairy Slipper?

Pleurothallis ruscifolia

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis ruscifolia?

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-160881: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
William Townsend Aiton (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Aiton' in the authors string.