Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vinha) P.J.F.Guim. & Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Taxon 68(5): 986. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033971
Common Names
- Pleroma Pauloalvinii
- Pauloalvinii Pleroma
- Pleroma Pauloalvinii Plant
Description
Pleroma pauloalvinii (also called Paulo-Alvin's Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a short stem with a single leaf, and small white flowers with yellow labellums. It is found in humid, shady locations in the understory of tropical forests, often growing on trees or rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Pleroma pauloalvinii has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleroma pauloalvinii has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleroma pauloalvinii can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a container.
Where to Find Pleroma pauloalvinii
Pleroma pauloalvinii can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Pleroma pauloalvinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleroma pauloalvinii?
Pleroma pauloalvinii
What is the common name of Pleroma pauloalvinii?
Paulo-Alvin's Pleroma
What is the natural habitat of Pleroma pauloalvinii?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia
Species in the Pleroma genus
Pleroma granulosum,
Pleroma diffusum,
Pleroma angustifolium,
Pleroma arboreum,
Pleroma asperior,
Pleroma australe,
Pleroma benthamianum,
Pleroma candolleanum,
Pleroma cardinale,
Pleroma claussenii,
Pleroma collinum,
Pleroma dendroides,
Pleroma fissinervium,
Pleroma fothergillii,
Pleroma foveolatum,
Pleroma gaudichaudianum,
Pleroma glandulosum,
Pleroma hospitum,
Pleroma langsdorffianum,
Pleroma lhotskyanum,
Pleroma macrochiton,
Pleroma martiale,
Pleroma maximilianum,
Pleroma molle,
Pleroma mutabile,
Pleroma obscurum,
Pleroma ochypetalum,
Pleroma salviifolium,
Pleroma stenocarpum,
Pleroma thereminianum,
Pleroma urceolare,
Pleroma ursinum,
Pleroma velutinum,
Pleroma villosissimum,
Pleroma elegans,
Pleroma clidemioides,
Pleroma tuberosum,
Pleroma scaberrimum,
Pleroma heteromallum,
Pleroma oxypetala,
Pleroma viminea,
Pleroma trichopodum,
Pleroma semidecandrum,
Pleroma setosociliatum,
Pleroma subsessilis,
Pleroma trinervium,
Pleroma fragae,
Pleroma michelangelii,
Pleroma costatocalyx,
Pleroma penduliflora,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,