Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sphaerantha
ID:
279194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 1: 292 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278526

Common Names

  • Sphaerantha Pleurothallis
  • Sphaerantha Orchid
  • Sphaerantha's Pleurothallis

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Synonyms

  • Acronia sphaerantha (Luer) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos sphaeranthus (Luer) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis sphaerantha (also called Pleurothallis sphaerantha, among many other common names) is a small epiphyte orchid with a single, erect leaf that grows up to 8 cm long. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and prefers humid, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis sphaerantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis sphaerantha is white, with yellow petals and a purple lip. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis sphaerantha is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The best time to divide the rhizomes is during the spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium, such as a mixture of peat and perlite, and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Pleurothallis sphaerantha

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

Pleurothallis sphaerantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis sphaerantha?

Pleurothallis sphaerantha

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis sphaerantha?

Pleurothallis sphaerantha is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

What is the flowering period of Pleurothallis sphaerantha?

Pleurothallis sphaerantha typically flowers in the spring.

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