Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rinkei
ID:
923023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 120: 146 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922358

Common Names

  • Rinke's Pleurothallopsis
  • Rinke Pleurothallopsis
  • Rinke's Pleurothallopsis Orchid

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Description

Pleurothallopsis rinkei (also called Rinke's Pleurothallopsis, 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

Pleurothallopsis rinkei is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, coughs, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleurothallopsis rinkei has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and circular. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallopsis rinkei 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 Pleurothallopsis rinkei

Pleurothallopsis rinkei can be found in Peru.

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,

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